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Within the framework of sub-regional cooperation, concerning trade, in addition to the going-on implementation of the Agreements signed, the two Heads of State underlined the interest of accelerating mobilization within the tripartite framework (Burundi, DRC , Tanzania) adequate funding for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Uvinza-Gitega-Bujumbura-Kindu which is of paramount importance for the movement of people and …

On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Government of Burundi represented by HE Ambassador SHINGIRO, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation and the European Union in Burundi represented by HE Claude BOCHU, Ambassador of the European Union, and the Ambassadors of the Member States of the European Union resident in Burundi, namely Germany, Belgium, France and the Netherlands, have resumed …

On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the First Lady of Burundi Her Excellency Angeline NDAYISHIMIYE enhanced with her presence the official opening ceremonies of the Ordinary General Assembly of the ICGLR Regional Women’s Forum. The General Assembly was organized with the aim of assessing the impact of Covid-19 and the activities of armed groups on women and children in the 12 …

On May 19, 2022, at the KIRIRI GARDEN Hotel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, Ambassador Albert SHINGIRO and the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations for the Great Lakes Region Mr. Huang Xia, proceeded at the opening of the activities of the retreat of the High Level Political Group for the implementation of …

 As part of strengthening and maintaining cooperation relations between Burundi and Switzerland, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Mr. Ferdinand Bashikako received in audience, on may 20, 2022, the Head of Division Deputy at the Development and Cooperation Department in Bern, Switzerland Ms. Séverine Donnet-Descartes. These personalities discussed the relations of friendship and cooperation …

On thursday, May 19, 2022, the Ambassador of Burundi in Berlin Her Excellency Madam Appolonie NIBONA presented her credentials to the Holy Father in the Clement Hall of the Apostolic Palace. The Ambassador let it be known that she is happy with the event. She informed the Holy Father that the Government of Burundi wishes to strengthen the relations that …

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On May 15, 2022, the representation of the Burundian diaspora living in Uganda mobilized to sensitize all Burundians doing their business in Uganda to participate in the week of the diaspora edition 2022, scheduled for July 2022. It was also an opportunity to present the major achievements of the past year 2021 and to explain various projects to be carried …

On Monday, May 16, 2022, the Ambassador of Burundi in Addis Ababa, His Excellency Mr. Willy Nyamitwe presented his credentials to His Excellency Ismail Oguelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti at the Palace of the Republic. The good cooperation relations between Burundi and Djibouti date back a long time. A Trade Agreement between the Government of the Republic of …

On friday may 13, 2022, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Mr. Ferdinand Bashikako receive in audience the new Head of Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Burundi Mr. Pierre-Emmanuel Ducru. He came for a courtesy visit.   After the usual greetings, Mr. Pierre-Emmanuel Ducru thanked the Permanent Secretary …