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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation launched a training workshop on the Geomatics Information System for members of the Geomatics Information Unit from various departments within the Ministry’s central administration. The workshop took place from February 24 to 27, 2026, at the Best Outlook Hotel. At the official opening of the workshop, on behalf of His …

On February 26, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, H.E. Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, met with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Huang Xia.    After conveying his congratulations to His Excellency the Minister for Burundi’s chairmanship of the African Union, Mr. Huang Xia welcomed the …

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Mr. Adolphe Bukuru , Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, launched a new emergency project to support 10,000 Congolese refugees and internally displaced persons. Households headed by women, often the most affected by poverty and insecurity, will be the primarily benefit from this project.     In his address, …

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Bujumbura, at the Kiriri Garden Hotel, the Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, Mr. Adolphe BUKURU, took part, on behalf of His Excellency the Minister, in the ceremonies marking the celebration of the 66th birthday of His Majesty NARUHITO, Emperor of Japan.    In his address, he stressed …

On February 24, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, H.E. Ambassador Edouard Bizimana, received in audience Ms. France Bégin, Resident Representative of UNICEF in Burundi, as part of a courtesy visit.   In their discussions, they appreciated the existing relations between Burundi and UNICEF and agreed to strengthen them. They focused on matters of common …

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On February 11 2026, during the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), a significant audience took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, , and Mr LIU Xianfa, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for African Affairs. This meeting, marked by a spirit of …

On February 11 2026, during the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), a significant audience  took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, , and Mr LIU Xianfa, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for African Affairs. This meeting, marked by a spirit of …

On February 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Edouard BIZIMANA, had a fruitful meeting with his Algerian counterpart, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf. This exchange marks a new stage in the development of historical and diplomatic relations between Burundi and the …

On February 11, 2026, ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, H.E. Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, had the honor to receive his counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Gedion Timothewos. During this meeting, fruitful discussions took place, focusing in particular on Burundi’s …