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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation participates in the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Burundi and the State of Baden-Württemberg

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Ambassador Albert Shingiro, attended the ceremonies celebrating the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Burundi and the State of Baden-Württemberg, at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bujumbura, the economic capital. Minister Albert Shingiro recalled that the establishment of this 40-year partnership …

High-level capacity building workshop on irregular migration in Africa

From November 13 to 14, 2024, the Member States of the African Union organized a high-level capacity-building workshop on irregular migration in Africa, held in Dar-Es-Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. The Government of the Republic of Burundi has appointed Mr. Pascal Habarugira, Advisor to the Directorate of Employment Promotion for Migrants in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation meets the diplomatic corps

On Tuesday November 19, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Ambassador Albert SHINGIRO, met the Diplomatic and Consular Corps and the Representatives of Regional and International Organizations accredited to Bujumbura, at Hôtel Club du Lac Tanganyika in a briefing organized for them. During this session, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, His Excellency …

Burundi’s Ambassador to Paris presents his credentials to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

On Friday October 25, 2024, the Ambassador of Burundi in Paris His Excellency Isaïe Kubwayo presented his Letters of credence accrediting him as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Burundi to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. Burundi’s Ambassador to Paris, his Excellency Isaïe Kubwayo was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Monaco on the fringes of …

Burundi’s Ambassador to New Delhi attends the 7th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi

From November 3 to 6, 2024, the Seventh Session of the ISA Assembly was held in New Delhi, India, at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders and decision-makers in the solar sector, including world leaders, energy ministers, heads of international institutions, pioneers in the global energy industry, experts, investors and business leaders. Burundi was …

Validation of an Orientation Guide for Safe Migration Respectful of the Rights of Burundian Migrant Workers

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), organized a workshop in Muramvya to validate an orientation handbook for Burundian migrant workers and private recruitment agencies. The workshop was opened by Ambassador Justine NISUBIRE, Director General of Diaspora, Promotion of Migrant Employment, NGOs and Foreign Non-profit …

Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation attends the third ministerial monitoring conference of the Africa-Turkey partnership

The third ministerial monitoring conference of the Africa-Turkey partnership was held in Djibouti from November 02 to 03, 2024. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation was represented by a delegation led by His Excellency Ambassador Albert Shingiro. In his speech, His Excellency Ambassador Albert Shingiro congratulated the African countries and the Republic of Turkey on the level of …