President John Mahama has underscored the need for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to collaborate with the Economic Commission of West Africa States.
He said such collaboration is essential to secure the West African sub-region from activities of terrorists.
President Mahama attributed the current stalemate between the two bodies to lack of trust. "I think there is a breakdown of trust among the leadership and it would take time rebuild it, but we have to restore trust and confidence with each other, so that we can work together even if we are not part of the same regional body," he stated.
President Mahama said this when he undertook a visit to Burkina Faso on March 10.
