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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Burkina Faso																			-  												U.S.-Burkina Faso Relations											 
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													U.S.-Burkina Faso Relations													The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso in 1960, following its independence from France. In addition to regional peace and stability, U.S. interests in Burkina Faso are to promote continued democratization and greater respect for human rights, and to encourage sustainable economic development. Countering terrorism and strengthening border security are of growing importance in Burkina Faso. The U.S. andThe U.S. established diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso in 1960, following its independence from France. In addition to regional peace and stability, U.S. interests in Burkina Faso are to promote continued democratization and greater respect for human rights, and to encourage sustainable economic development. Countering terrorism and strengthening border security are of growing importance in Burkina Faso. The U.S. and Burkina Faso engage in a number of military training and exchange programs, including in counterterrorism and humanitarian assistance. Collapse U.S.-Burkina Faso Relations															Read more about U.S.-Burkina Faso Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Burkina Faso													U.S. development assistance to Burkina Faso focuses on increasing food security; improving education; strengthening malaria control; family planning reproductive health services; and addressing threats of meningitis, influenza, and other communicable diseases. Burkina Faso was named a focus country for the President’s Malaria Initiative. U.S. assistance also aims to increase production of high-potential agricultural zones, enhance access to markets, and increaseU.S. development assistance to Burkina Faso focuses on increasing food security; improving education; strengthening malaria control; family planning reproductive health services; and addressing threats of meningitis, influenza, and other communicable diseases. Burkina Faso was named a focus country for the President’s Malaria Initiative. U.S. assistance also aims to increase production of high-potential agricultural zones, enhance access to markets, and increase investment in land and rural productivity.Collapse U.S. Assistance to Burkina Faso															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Burkina Faso																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Burkina Faso is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. exports to Burkina Faso include machinery, vehicles, and rice. The top U.S. import from Burkina Faso is gold. Investment possibilities include Burkina Faso’s energy, mining and communications sectors. The U.S. has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the West African Economic andBurkina Faso is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. exports to Burkina Faso include machinery, vehicles, and rice. The top U.S. import from Burkina Faso is gold. Investment possibilities include Burkina Faso’s energy, mining and communications sectors. The U.S. has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the West African Economic and Monetary Union, of which Burkina Faso is a member.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since July, 2021 the United States has donated **2,973,030** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Burkina Faso. This includes 2,502,630 Pfizer and 470,400 J&J doses. Of the 2,973,030 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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More Vaccine Deliveries HighlightsMarch 1, 2024
Statement on the Escalation of Violence Against Civilians in Burkina Faso
March 1, 2024
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: International School of Ouagadougou: 2024 Special Needs Profile
December 12, 2023
U.S. Concerns about Human Rights in Burkina Faso
December 11, 2023
Burkina Faso National Day
December 5, 2023
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