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On August 5, 2026, in Bujumbura, His Excellency Ambassador Édouard Bizimana, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, received in audience His Excellency Hubertus Klink, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Burundi, who had come to present the copies of his letters of credence. Discussions focused on topics of mutual interest, particularly the strengthening of bilateral …

On August 3, 2026, His Excellency Ambassador Édouard Bizimana, Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, received Ms. Lianne H. W. S. Huben, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Burundi, who came to bid farewell at the conclusion of her diplomatic mission. In her remarks, Ms. Lianne Huben expressed her deep appreciation for the excellent …

On August 3, 2026, His Excellency Ambassador Édouard Bizimana, Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, received a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), led by its Secretary General, Mr. Wamkele Mene, as part of a working visit. Discussions focused on topics of mutual interest, particularly the effective implementation of the AfCFTA in Burundi, …

On August 4, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, H.E. Ambassador Édouard BIZIMANA, received in audience H.E. Monsignor Dieudonné Datonou, Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Burundi. The discussions focused on matters of common interest, as well as on the strengthening of the ties of friendship and cooperation between the Holy See and the Republic …

A handover ceremony between the incoming Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, Ambassador Else NIZIGAMA, and the outgoing Assistant Minister, Mr. Adolphe BUKURU, was held this Monday, August 3, 2026. The ceremony was chaired by H.E. Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, in the presence of senior and mid-level officials …

    This Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, Mr. Adolphe BUKURU, took part in the ceremonies marking the celebration of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The event was held in the presence of the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Burundi, Mrs. Amira …

This Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Permanent Secretary in charge of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation,Mr. Sophonie Nitunga, received in audience the Ambassador of the European Union to Burundi, Mrs. Elisabetta Pietrobon, who came to bid him farewell at the end of her mandate. During this cordial meeting, the European diplomat expressed …

  Bujumbura on Wednesday, July 15, 2026—The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, Mr. Sophonie Nitunga, received a diplomatic delegation led by the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Burundi, His Excellency Mr. Mbulelo Shadrack BUNGANE. This working visit provided an opportunity for the two officials to commend the excellent friendly …

The activities of the 11th edition of the Diplomatic Week concluded in Bugarama on June 30, 2026, where the closing ceremony was held. In his speech, His Excellency Ambassador Édouard Bizimana, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, expressed his deep gratitude to all participants and partners who contributed to the success of this edition. He stressed that …

Following the official launch of the Diplomatic Week 2026 Edition, organized from June 26 to 30, 2026 under the theme: “Economic Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships: Levers for Achieving the Objectives of the Burundi Vision: Emerging Country by 2040 and Developed Country by 2060”, by His Excellency Ambassador Dr Edouard Bizimana, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, the …