The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, gave a revolutionary and inspiring lectures at the Dmitry Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology in Moscow to the Alliance of Sahel States community and African students from Russian universities.
In his first words, Traore told African students that he is not in Russia to beg for loans. "We are not here to ask for financial support or scholarship quotas for studies abroad. Our vision is for our partners to send us instructors, specialists to duplicate the best universities like this one in our countries and train more people," said Traore.
He continued by saying African students in Moscow studying Chemistry can help their countries win the war against terrorism using Chemistry.
"Chemistry can help our countries gain a head start in their war against terrorism. Through the practice of chemistry, our states can establish mechanisms for manufacturing essential tools in warfare. You are fortunate to be here, at the origin of science and technology. So take advantage of learning the practical side so that it can serve our countries," said Traore, addressing the students.
Captain Traore also called on students from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger studying in Russia to help develop their countries and give back to their communities.
"We need you to develop our countries, by putting into practice the knowledge you have acquired during you studies in Moscow," he said.
Captain Traore also reaffirmed his country's commitment to working with Russia and exchange knowledge and education.
"We will continue to intensify cooperation with Russia, particularly in the field of education," said Traore.
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