Japan and China, partners committed to strengthening and extending development cooperation as part of the implementation of axis 16 of the PND Burundi 2018-2027

To strengthen and extend development cooperation within the framework of the implementation of axis 16 of the PND Burundi 2018-2027, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation has signed cooperation with Japan and China.

On february 26, 2022, the signing of the exchange of letters took place as part of the monitoring of the financing of the project for the rehabilitation, modernization and extension of Melchior NDADAYE International Airport. The Minister indicated that Chinese experts are expected to begin the realization of this extremely important and strategic project for Burundi.

 The Minister also informed the public that the follow-up of the activities of the deviation of the National Road no 1 next to the presidential palace Ntare House was ensured with the Chinese partner who finances the said project. Activities have not started yet due to the covid-19 pandemic.

With regard to the monitoring of the construction project of the Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Ruzibazi River, the completion and provisional acceptance of the works of this Power Plant are scheduled for the first half of 2023 if the schedule is respected.

The monitoring of the Bujumbura Port Rehabilitation and Modernization Project financed by Japan has been ensured and the works are in progress.

Still within the framework of cooperation with the Japanese partner, His Excellency Albert Shingiro reported that negotiations have been initiated for the counterpart funds generated by the sale of Fuel and Japanese Don Rice to be used for the construction of infrastructure in Burundi and proceed normally in a spirit of compromise and mutual trust. He added that the exchange of cooperation notes between Burundi and Japan in the context of granting Burundi a fuel donation took place on march 24, 2022.