Burkina Faso–Ivory Coast relations are the bilateral relations between Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. The length of the international border between the two countries is 545 km. Both nations are members of the African Union and Non-Aligned Movement.
History
Relations between the two countries deteriorated following the removal of Burkina Faso's president Blaise Compaoré in late 2014 and the inauguration of his successor, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, in December 2015. Compaoré is close to Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and lives in Abidjan, while, following the results of an investigation, the Burkinabé public prosecutor issued an arrest warrant for him. The view held by the authorities of Burkina Faso that the Ivorian government was protecting Compaoré further increased tensions between the two countries.
The situation was exacerbated by suspicions of Ivorian involvement in the failed coup against Burkina Faso's transitional government in September 2015, reinforced by the leak of an audio recording allegedly involving Guillaume Soro, Speaker of the Ivorian Parliament, and Djibrill Bassolé, a former minister in Compaoré's cabinet. After a prosecutor in Ouagadougou issued an arrest warrant for Soro in mid-January, reports emerged suggesting that additional recordings existed implicating Ivory Coast's Minister of Defense, General Soumaïla Bakayoko. In light of a recent terrorist attack in Ouagadougou and an attack on an arms depot attributed to supporters of Compaoré, any Ivorian involvement—real or perceived—was potentially harmful to the stability of bilateral relations.
Between three and four million citizens of Burkina Faso live in Ivory Coast as a result of decades of labor migration. Ouattara has roots in Burkina Faso. Recent events highlighted the role of Soro, whose former rebel movement, the New Forces, used Burkina Faso as a base during the Ivorian civil conflict of the 2000s. These accusations undermined Soro's presidential ambitions. The government of Ivory Coast stated that it wished to resolve the issue of the arrest warrant for Soro through diplomatic means, although the damage to his reputation was welcomed by some supporters of Ouattara.
In 2016, relations between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso began to normalize, nearly two years after they had deteriorated following the removal of President Compaoré. On 28 July 2016, Burkinabé President Christian Kaboré met with his Ivorian counterpart Ouattara to sign 13 bilateral agreements, including those aimed at infrastructure development and strengthening border security to combat terrorism. The meeting marked the first high-level summit between the two countries since 2014 and represented an important step toward the normalization of relations.
See also
- Foreign relations of Burkina Faso
- Foreign relations of Ivory Coast
- Burkina Faso–Ivory Coast border
References
Ivory Coast Category:Bilateral relations of Ivory Coast
Benin–Togo relations are the bilateral diplomatic relations between Benin and Togo. The two countries share a 651 km long state border.
History
The two countries have developed friendly relations. A negative factor complicating their relations has been the internal political instability in Togo, which has led to a significant influx of refugees into Benin. The Beninese government has made efforts to act as a mediator to resolve the internal conflicts of its neighboring country.
In 2001, the government of Benin stated that the Togolese armed forces had moved border markers without prior agreement. A joint intergovernmental commission was established to resolve the crisis. The governments of both countries continue to negotiate the financing of the construction of the Adjrala hydroelectric plant on the Mono River.
See also
- Foreign relations of Benin
- Foreign relations of Togo
- Benin–Togo border
References
Togo Category:Bilateral relations of Togo
Benin–Nigeria relations are the bilateral diplomatic relations between Benin and Nigeria. The length of the international border between the two countries is 809 km.
History
Benin has maintained good relations with the regional power Nigeria. Currently, there are no officially established boundaries in the area where the territories of Benin, Niger, and Nigeria meet.
Trade
Informal trade continues to dominate the economic relationship between the two countries: transit trade and re-exports to Nigeria account for 20% of Benin's GDP, and approximately 80% of Benin's imports are destined for Nigeria. Factors such as Benin's unstable export base, heavy dependence on Nigeria, electricity supply issues, and inefficient government administration are among the challenges that hinder the country's economic development.
See also
- Foreign relations of Benin
- Foreign relations of Nigeria
- Benin–Nigeria border
References
Nigeria Category:Bilateral relations of Nigeria
Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan relations refer to the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
Both countries are members of the Organization of Turkic States, Non-Aligned Movement, Commonwealth of Independent States and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
History
For many years, both countries were union republics within the Soviet Union.
Diplomatic relations between the two states were established on 2 October 1995. In August 1996, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan began its work. In July 1998, the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Azerbaijan was opened.
Uzbekistan has consistently supported a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through political means. Uzbekistan considers ensuring the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan to be one of the key conditions for resolving the conflict.
In the Parliament of Azerbaijan, a bilateral working group on interparliamentary relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan operates. The group was established on 7 March 1997. Its first head was Yusif Bagirzade. Since 4 March 2016, the group has been chaired by Eldar Ibrahimov.
In April 2024, the first Honorary Consulate of Uzbekistan in Azerbaijan and the first in the history of Uzbekistan’s diplomacy overall was opened in Ganja, the second-largest city of Azerbaijan.
On 2 July 2025, a new building of the Embassy of Uzbekistan was opened in Baku.
Diplomatic relations
The Uzbek and Azerbaijani peoples are united by close national customs and traditions, a common language family, culture, and religion. Both peoples are Turkic.
Tourism and transport
Azerbaijan Airlines operates flights to Tashkent.
On 4 October 2022, flights to Samarkand were launched. These became the first flights in history from Baku to Samarkand. The flights operate on a seasonal basis.
Each year, around 10,000 Azerbaijani citizens visit Tashkent.
See also
- Foreign relations of Azerbaijan
- Foreign relations of Uzbekistan
- Azerbaijanis in Uzbekistan
References
External links
- Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan – Official website
- Embassy of Uzbekistan in Azerbaijan – Official website
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan: Bilateral relations with Uzbekistan
- Cultural and literary relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
- Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan relations
- Diplomatic missions of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Category:Bilateral relations of Uzbekistan