On June 19, 2025, in Saint Petersburg, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), an Agreement on Cooperation in the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy was signed between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Burkina Faso.
The document was signed on behalf of Russia by Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the State Corporation Rosatom, and on behalf of Burkina Faso by Yacouba Zabré Gouba, Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries.
This signed document is a logical continuation of the roadmap for the development of Russian-Burkinabe cooperation, which was concluded on March 26, 2024, in Sochi during the International Forum “ATOMEXPO” between Rosatom and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries of Burkina Faso.
“The signing of this Agreement marks an important milestone in strengthening the partnership between Russia and Burkina Faso. We are ready to provide advanced technologies and expert support to implement joint projects aimed at sustainable development and enhancing the region’s energy security,” emphasized Alexey Likhachev.