Burkina Faso has significant reserves of minerals such as Gold, copper and zinc.He made this request when Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Kenya Kana Kananathan, met him recently in a bid to foster bilateral ties.

The meeting held recently, at Burkina Faso's presidential palace in Ouagadougoua marked by discussions emphasizing mutual cooperation and support in international fora.

During the meeting, High Commissioner Kananathan conveyed Sri Lanka's commitment to fortifying diplomatic ties and enhancing collaboration with Burkina Faso

The meeting between High Commissioner Kananathan and the Transitional President Tarore highlighted the shared desire to deepen existing partnerships and forge new alliances.

Discussions centered around mutual interests in various sector especially in the mining sector.