The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation meets with the Ministry staff

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Mr. Edouard Bizimana , met with all the staff of the Ministry. The agenda included: a review of the Ministry’s activities, the Annual Work Plan and Budget (PTBA), the rehabilitation of the Ministry’s infrastructure, and geopolitical related issues.

Minister Edouard Bizimana began by emphasizing that mutual respect must become a habit and that the protection of state property must be strictly observed. He indicated that diligence and a sense of responsibility at work are required, that activities must be monitored, and that a corresponding report must be submitted. He also reiterated that files must be processed within a reasonable timeframe and followed up.

It was reported that the Ministry’s staff remains insufficient in some departments. The suggestion was that the monitoring of NGOs be handled by the relevant sectoral ministries, which would prepare a progress report to avoid delays and cover all necessary activities.

Regarding the Annual Work Plan and Budget (PTBA), the budget forecast was prepared in accordance with the 2040 -2060 Burundi vision. It was noted that the project managers met to establish principles to be followed in developing the Ministry’s vision. Given that certain activities are included in the Annual Work Plan and Budget, it was requested that the financial software be made available to the Ministry so that financial procedures can be finalized on time.

Regarding the rehabilitation of the Ministry’s infrastructure, the Minister indicated that related activities commenced and will continue depending on available budget resources. Cleaning around the Ministry’s building was also discussed during this general assembly. To address make it happen, community work sessions will be organized at the Ministry.

Regarding the international political situation, His Excellency Edouard Bizimana indicated that the Burundian Government’s position, with respect to the situation in other countries, is not to automatically condemn but to encourage dialogue with a view to a peaceful resolution. Burundi has experienced numerous upheavals; consequently, it is time to work seriously to establish peace.