The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says Taiwan hopes to strengthen its relations with its ally Burkina Faso despite a recent military takeover in that West African country.
Former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore was ousted in October following mass protests. Many opposed his efforts to change the constitution that would allow him to stand for re-election and extend his 27-year rule. The military appointed former foreign minister Michel Kafando to stand in as transitional president.
Deputy foreign ministry spokesman Lee Hsien-chang explains Taiwan’s stance:
"Bilateral relations and cooperation are going well between the two nations. We hope to see new and stable development in the situation in Burkina Faso. We will also continue to strengthen and deepen bilateral relations with the country."
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it hopes that the situation in Burkina Faso stabilizes.