Prime Minister of Burkina Faso meets counterpart in Singapore

Prime Minister of Burkino Faso, Beyon Luc Adolphe Tiao (left), called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Aug 27, 2014 at the Istana. -- PHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION
Prime Minister of Burkino Faso, Beyon Luc Adolphe Tiao (left), called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Aug 27, 2014 at the Istana. -- PHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION
Prime Minister of Burkino Faso, Beyon Luc Adolphe Tiao (left), called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Aug 27, 2014 at the Istana. -- PHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Beyon Luc Adolphe Tiao met Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday.

During his short visit, Mr Tiao expressed interest in the Republic's water management and education systems.

Mr Tiao was here as part of the Third Africa Singapore Business Forum.

Mr Lee welcomed Burkina Faso's interest, adding that Singapore will be happy to share its expertise in any way it can.

Singapore recently signed an investment treaty with the African nation, which is hoped to lead to more opportunities for companies here in sectors such as agriculture.

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