Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi
On April 21, 2026, Bujumbura hosted a capacity-building session for stakeholders focused on the development of the second Ten-Year Implementation Plan of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Organized by the AUDA-NEPAD Agency, this event was held in collaboration with relevant national institutions.
In his opening address, His Excellency Ambassador Édouard BIZIMANA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, welcomed the participants. He underscored the honor for Burundi to host this important meeting in its capital, Bujumbura, which he described as the “heart of Africa.” He also recalled Burundi’s commitment, during its presidency of the African Union, to advancing continental initiatives, particularly Agenda 2063.
The Minister highlighted the importance of this session, which comes at an opportune time. According to him, it will not only improve the quality of reports related to the implementation of Agenda 2063 but also identify priority areas to ensure its effective realization.
Referring to national efforts, he noted that Burundi relies on the revised National Development Plan (NDP 2027), which guides actions toward key sectors such as agriculture, mining resources, agribusiness, and technological innovation. He also mentioned the country’s strategic vision, “Burundi, an emerging country by 2040 and a developed country by 2060,” supported by reforms already underway.
The head of Burundi’s diplomacy emphasized that this training will contribute not only to the implementation of Agenda 2063 but also to achieving Burundi’s development goals.
Concluding his speech, he encouraged participants to make full use of this session by sharing experiences and knowledge, so as to contribute to the realization of the continent’s common aspiration: “The Africa We Want.”