A government delegation led by the Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Kassoum Coulibaly urged on Saturday the Forces vives of Ziniaré to get rid of fake news and to cultivate unity and the patriotic flame.After the city of Kaya, it was that of Ziniaré which welcomed members of the government on the afternoon of Saturday, September 14, 2024. The delegation of the executive was composed of the Minister of State, Minister in charge of National Defense, Brigadier General Kassoum Coulibaly, the Minister of State, Minister in charge of Communication, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, the Minister in charge of Health, Dr. Robert Kargougou, and the Minister in charge of Secondary Education, Boubacar Savadogo.In the city of Naaba Oubri, the ministerial delegation specified that it was carrying a message from the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. It praised the resilience of the populations, their support for the authorities, and invited them to put aside their differences to devote themselves to the general i nterest."The main thing for us is that we can live in a space that is safe for everyone. There is room for everyone, everyone must be able to play a role," said General Coulibaly. He urged the people of Oubritenga not to let themselves be manipulated and to distance themselves from the fake news spread by Western media and on social networks."Social networks should not be the main source of information. Go and get information from national channels," the head of the delegation advised. The Minister of Defense also stressed the need to further rekindle the patriotic flame and promote social cohesion through our socio-cultural values ??such as solidarity and tolerance, which are the foundations of lasting peace. "We have taken a path of sovereignty that is not pleasing and will not be pleasing. We are in a country where we say we are proud to be Burkinabè, so we must assume it," he added. This is why, according to him, the Burkinabè must always be resilient and able to bounce back. "The events that happen m ust enrich and strengthen us. Whatever happens, we must come together around the essential, Faso (...). Please, let it not be for a matter of money or personal or private interest that someone creates cracks in our social fabric in Burkina,' concluded Brigadier General Kassoum Coulibaly.**Recognition and Support**As for the Minister of State, Minister in charge of Communication, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, he called on the population to trust the government. Speaking in the official language, Mooré, he indicated to the vital forces of Ziniaré that the path taken by the current authorities is that of the return of peace and security, and that which can deliver the country from terrorism.In turn, traditional dignitaries, women, young people, and civil society welcomed the government's approach of dialogue, information sharing and listening. They expressed their gratitude and demonstrated their unwavering support for the executive's actions of reconquest and development."There were only words of encourageme nt, congratulations and appreciation. We are proud. Together, we have shown the government that we are still here and that each of us, at our level, is doing everything so that we can fully liberate our country," said the leader of Ziniaré, Naaba Sanem. However, the active forces submitted grievances which the delegation said it had taken good note of.Before meeting the active forces, the ministerial delegation first spoke with the Combatant Forces, composed of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). During these discussions, General Coulibaly praised their courage and dedication to protecting the populations. To always succeed in their missions, the Minister of National Defense urged them to remain at the service of the populations and to cultivate sacred union.Source: Burkina Information Agency
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