Ouagadougou: The Burkinabè publications of this Monday echo the elevation of Presidents Ibrahim Traoré and Assimi Goïta to the dignity of Grand Cross of Niger, and the exchanges between the Prime Minister and the new ambassador of 'Germany.'AES Confederation, President Ibrahim Traoré elevated to the dignity of Grand Cross of Niger' is on the front page of the state daily SidwayaAccording to the same daily, the president of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland, Abdourahamane Tiani, signed a decree on Friday, July 19, 2024, elevating his AES counterparts, Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Colonel Assimi Goïta.According to the state daily, these two distinctions are delivered in recognition of the firm and unwavering commitment to the sovereignty and solidarity of the AES States.For the colleague, these distinctions also honor their determination to promote their cultures and values ??as well as the development in dignity of the respective peoples.The daily newspapers also commented on th e exchanges held between Prime Minister Dr Apollinaire Kyelem de Tambèla and the new German ambassador.The new German ambassador, Dietrich Becker, officially presented himself to the Prime Minister on Friday July 19, reports the state daily Sidwaya.In this regard, the dean of private dailies, L'Observateur Paalga, informs that this meeting allowed the two personalities to address several subjects, in particular the areas of cooperation which link the two countries, perspectives and current issues.When asked by the German diplomat to understand the Russian presence in Burkina, the Prime Minister explained that when the West refused to help Burkina Faso, Russia 'lend us a hand', reports Le Pays.Source: Burkina Information Agency