Political, Economy and Military section

The Embassy's combined Political/Military/Economic Section advises and assists the Ambassador in communicating between the governments of the United States and Burkina Faso on political, military, and economic issues. The section also analyzes political, military and economic developments in Burkina and implements programs in these areas on behalf of the U.S. Departments of State, Department of Defense, Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in Washington. 

Political/Military and Economic Officers are responsible for:

• Promoting democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights in Burkina Faso.
• Enhancing cooperation with the Burkina Faso government on bilateral political issues and on multilateral political issues of mutual interest including defense and security issues.
• Observing and analyzing political developments in Burkina Faso.
• Promoting cooperation and partnership between U.S. and Burkina Faso’s Military and regional security.
• Promoting and opening trade and a healthy investment environment in Burkina Faso.
• Assisting U.S. companies seeking to do business in Burkina Faso
• Observing and analyzing economic developments in Burkina Faso
•  Enhancing U.S.- Burkina Faso economic, commercial, and environmental ties; and promoting cooperation on multilateral economic issues of mutual interest.