| 50th Independence Day celebrations in India |
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| H.E. Prof. Festus Kaberia HC of Kenya with Dr. L.K. Bhojwani
Mr. I.R. Ouedraogo and Mr. R.A. Goenka |
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Guests at the ceremony, |
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| Guests at the ceremony |
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Mr. E. Diatto, Dr. Bhojwani, Mr. I.R. Ouedraogo interacting with a guest |
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| The 50th Independence Day of Burkina Faso was celebrated in India on December 17, 2010 in Mumbai the economic capital of India. The event was held in cooperation with the Honorary Consul of Burkina Faso in Mumbai at Hotel Taj President. Burkina Faso was well represented by the staff from the Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries of the Indian Government, Diplomats and Honorary Consuls based in Mumbai, as well as influential businessmen |
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| On 5th July 2010 Mr. Idriss R. O. was in Thailand on a courtesy visit. During his visit he met with Dignitaries from the Foreign Affairs Ministry to reinforce the friendly relation between the two countries |
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| L to R Mr.Bhirabhol ISRAPRASART Vice Hon Con of Burkina Faso, Mr. Idriss, Mr. Pravit Chaimongkol DG of Min Foreign Affairs, and Madam Supharta Srimaitreephithak Director of Africa Division Min Foreign Affairs Thailand |
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| Reinforcement of Bilateral ties with Vietnam |
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| With the aim to further cement the relation of friendship and cooperation that exists between Burkina Faso and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, from 30th June to 2nd July 2010 Mr. Idriss R.O made a courtesy visit to the country. During his sojourn he had a very fruitful interaction with the Dignitaries of various Ministries (Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Education, Trade and Investment) of the Government of Vietnam and with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vietnam. This was a step towards a more interactive cooperation between the two countries. |
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| L to R Mr. Pham Van My from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Donaduy Khouong, Vice Presidentof VCCI Mr. Idriss Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang Deputy D.G. of VCCI |
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| Meeting with Dr. Trinh Duc Hai Deputy Dir. Gen. Consular Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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Meeting with Nguyen Van Doan Dir. Gen. of West Asia and Africa Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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| CII Captains in Burkina Faso |
| The first ever official CII mission was in Ouagadougou from 6th to 8th June 2010. This mission was jointly organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso and CII. The opening ceremony was presided by H.E. Mrs. Ruchi Ghanshyam, the Indian High Commissioner based in Ghana, the first and second Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce of Burkina Faso Mrs. Alizeta Ouedraogo and Mr. Gaspar Ouedraogo respectively. The high officials of CII and Leaders of Indian Industry had B2B meetings with more than 100 Burkinabe businessmen. It was an excellent step forward after the 5th CII EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership 2009, where Burkina Faso was the first partner country. After the Conclave our country has received a tremendous boost in business relations with India and this mission organized by the CII should further cement this relationship. |
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| (LtoR) Kapul Swami, H.E.Mrs. Rushi Ghanshyam, Mrs. AlizetaOuedraogo, Mr. Gaspar Ouedraogo and Mr. Oubida Francois at the Opening ceremony of CII Mission in Ouagadougou |
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(R toL) Mr. Rajesh Mahna, Mr.Arun Aggrwal, Mr. Idriss. at the opening ceremony |
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| B to B meetings of CII delegates with Burkinabe Business Companies |
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Mr. Dabi of Kirloskar Brothers with a Burkinabe Businessman |
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| The delegates also had very good interactive working sessions with the members of the Burkinabe Government. They discussed future government projects that were a good investment opportunity. |
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| The CII delegates interacting with the Minister of State for Technical Education H.E. Mr. Maxima SOME
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| The CII delegates with the Housing Minister of Burkina Faso |
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Dinner hosted by Chamber of Commerce of Burkina Faso |
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| The Embassy relocates its premises |
| The Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi has relocated its premises to a new address. From June 4, 2010 the premises of the Embassy will be located at F2/4 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057. The telephone and fax numbers remain unchanged.
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| F2/4 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi the new premises of the Embassy of Burkina Faso |
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| H.E. Mr. Noël KABORE visits India |
| From May 22nd to 27th he was in Hyderabad to participate in the fifth World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-10) of the International Telecommunications Union, which took place in Hyderabad, from 24th May to 4thJune 2010 at the kind invitation of the Government of India. In Hyderabad he interacted with H.E. Mr. A. Raja, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the Government of India.
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| H.E. Mr. Noël Kabore at WTDC-10 in Hyderabad |
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H.E. Mr. A. Raja with his H.E. Mr. Noël Kabore |
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On May 26, 2010 Burkina Faso hosted a cocktail in Hyderabad where H. E. Mr. Noël KABORE introduced Mr. Brahima SANOU as a candidate for the post of Director of ITU’s Telecommunications Bureau (BDT) to around 600 delegates who attended the cocktail and interacted with the candidate.
H.E. Mr. Noël KABORE Minister of Posts & Communication & Information Technology of Burkina Faso was in New Delhi from 21st to 22nd May 2010. During his brief sojourn in Delhi he met with Mr. Sriram Subramaniam, the Deputy General Manager & Resident Representative of EXIM Bank in Delhi and Mr. Manoj Kohli CEO Bharti Airtel. He also paid a visit to the Embassy and interacted with the staff and viewed the official website and the recently launched e-bulletin of the Embassy. He spoke about the integration of new technology with the vision of the future and how new technology has revolutionized the means of communication that are at our disposal today.
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| H.E Mr. Noël Kabore with Mr. Sriram Subramaniam of EXIM Bank |
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The Minister with Mr. Manoj Kohli CEO Bharti Airtel |
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| Steps to reinforce bilateral ties between Indonesia and Burkina Faso |
| From 13th to 14th May 2010, Mr. Idriss Raoua Ouedraogo visited Indonesia to strengthen the bilateral ties of cooperation and friendship that exist between the two countries. During his visit, he interacted with H.E. Mr. Sudirman Haseng,
Director for African Affairs, H.E. Mr. T.M. Hamzah Thayeb Director General for Asia Pacific and African Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and Mr. Mintardjo Halim Chairman of Permanent Committee on Africa of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Indonesia.
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Interaction with H.E. Mr. Sudirman Haseng,
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In a meeting with H.E. Mr. T.M. Hamzah Thayeb Director General for Asia Pacific and African Affairs |
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| Mr. Idriss Raoua Ouedraogo had a very fruitful interaction with the Burkinabe community living in Indonesia. He was assisted in his meetings by the Honorary Consul of Burkina Faso to Indonesia, Mr. Abdurrahman Gunadirdja. |
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| Interaction with Mr. Mintardjo Halim, Chairman of Permanent Committee on Africa of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Indonesia.
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| Interaction with the Burkinabe community living in Indonesia |
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| The Embassy launches its e-bulletin |
| To keep its friends and associates updated on the news and activities of Burkina Faso as well as the Embassy, on 8th May 2010 the Embassy launched its e-bulletin. This bulletin will be a quarterly issue and will be distributed via e-mail. All those who wish to receive the e-bulletin can send us their email id. We look forward to feed back and updates from all our readers. |
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| H.E. Mr. Noël KABORE Minister of Posts &Communications and Information Technology of Burkina Faso viewing the e-bulletin at the Embassy |
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| Vice President of CCI visits his Indian counterparts |
| On Thursday, 18th March 2010, Mr. Gaspard OUEDRAOGO, the Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso made a courtesy call on ASSOCHAM and FICCI with whom the CCI already shares a very good rapport. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the channels of communication and cooperation between the two organizations. |
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| Burkinabe Dignitaries made a courtesy call on Mrs. Sheila SUDHAKARAN of FICCI |
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Mr. Arun AGGARWAL from ASSOCHAM met Mr.Gaspard
OUDERAOGO (Vice President of CCI of Burkina Faso)
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| CCI of Burkina Faso signs MOU with FIEO |
| The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Burkina Faso is widening its areas of cooperation and communication with the Indian business houses and industry. As the Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) is one of the important Chambers of Commerce of India the CCI signed an MOU on mutual cooperation with FIEO on March 16, 2010. The cooperation between the two organizations should surely pave the way to a more efficient exploitation of mutual potential and a higher rate of business partnerships between Indian and Burkinabe Businessmen. |
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| (LtoR) Shri J K JAIN Chairman, FIEO, Mr. Gaspard OUEDRAOGO, Vice President of CCI of Burkina Faso Mr Idriss. R. OUEDRAOGO |
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso singed MOU with the Federation of Indian Export Organisation |
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| 6th CII Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership |
| The 6th CII Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership took place from 14th to 16th March 2010 at Hotel Taj Palace. In 2009 Burkina Faso was the partner country and Ghana was the partner country this year. Africa was well represented by the Vice President of Ghana Mr. John Dramani MAHAMA, Prime Minister of Togo Mr. Gibert HOUNGBO. Many African Ministers and African Heads of Missions in India graced the event with their presence. Mr. S.M KRISHNA, Minister of External Affairs and Mr. Anand SHARMA, Minister of Commerce and Industry in the Government of India and many captains of industry represented the Indian side. |
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| (LtoR) Dean of Diplomatic Crops in India, Mr.Sanjay KIRLOSKAR & H.E.Mr.S. M.KRISHNA the Minister of External Affairs Govt. of India |
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Vice President of Ghana Mr. John Dramani MAHAMA |
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| The conclave was well attended by a large high profile delegation from Burkina Faso. Almost all Burkinabe delegates signed MOIs with prospective Indian partners. In fact many of them have already signed deals with Indian business houses and placed orders for their requirements. One contingent of the Burkinabe delegates also visited Hyderabad to visit manufacturing units there and sign business deals with their hosts. This has been a big step in business interaction which should lead to a greater enhancement of trade and commerce between India and Burkina Faso. |
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| Burkinabe delegate signed MOIs with prospective Indian partner |
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Burkinabe delegate Mr. ZICO interacting with prospective Indian partner |
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| Vice-President of the CCI Mr. Gaspard OUEDRAOGO With Burkinabe delegates |
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Mrs Shipra TRIPATHI from CII with Burkinabe Delegates |
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| February 25 to 26, 2010 Mr. Idriss R. OUEDRAGO visited Malaysia and met with H.E. Mr. Jilid KUMINDING under Secretary, Africa-South Sahara Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia. They discussed means to enhance the bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation that exist between the two countries. He also interacted with Mr. Stewart FORBES, Executive Director of the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI). |
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| Mr. Idriss. R. OUEDRAGO with H.E. Mr. Jilid KUMINDING (Under Secretary Min of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia) |
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Mr. Idriss. R. OUEDRAGO with Mr Stewart FORBES(Executive Director of MICCI) |
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| On February 23, 2010 Mr. Idriss R. OUEDRAOGO visited Dhaka, Bangladesh. During his visit he made a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. M.M. Quayes, Foreign Secretary with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. M. Wahidur Rahman, Director-General with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Dr. R.C. Barman Director General of the Chamber of Commerce of Bangladesh with whom he had very fruitful discussions. |
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| Mr Idriss. R. OUEDRAOGO with Mr. M.M.QUAYES the Foreign Secy. of Min of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh) |
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Mr.Idriss. R. OUEDRAOGO with Mr.M.Wahidur RAHMAN (D.G of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh) |
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| MP EXPORTECH 2010 |
| More and more businessmen from Burkina Faso are turning towards India to fulfill their pharmaceutical and medical equipment requirements. MP EXPORTECH is an excellent platform to showcase the potential of MP manufacturers and international buyers from across the world. 8 delegates from Burkina Faso participated in the third edition of the MP EXPORTECH which took place from 16th -18th January 2010 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Participation of Burkinabe delegates in this expo has ensured a direct contact between the Burkinabe importers and Indian manufacturers leading to a mutually beneficial association for both the parties. The Embassy of Burkina Faso is working towards setting up strong ties of cooperation between Madhya Pradesh and Burkina Faso. |
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| Minister of Commerce and industry Mr. Kailash Vijavargiya with Mr Idriss R Ouedraogo, CDA Embassy of Burkina Faso, New Delhi |
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Inaugural ceremony of MPEXPORTECH 2010 at Gwalior |
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| Delegates from Burkina Faso at the MPEXPORTECH 2010, Gwalior |
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