Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi
On July 22, 2025, the Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, Mr. Syldie MANIREREKANA launched a technical validation workshop of the revised National Diaspora Policy and its implementation strategy held at the Hôtel Royal Palace.
In his address, Mr Syldie MANIREREKANA said that the validated documents are aligned with the country’s new global orientations, and will serve as a compass for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development (MFADC), in organizing and collaborating with the Burundian Diaspora to properly channel their contributions to the country’s development. He added that the validation of these two documents will guide the coordination of the Burundian Diaspora, in a concerted dynamic, to contribute to the realization of the vision of an emerging Burundi by 2040 and fully developed by 2060.
Mr. Syldie MANIREREKANA concluded his speech by reminding the audience that a Burundian Diaspora Week is scheduled to take place from July 29 to 31, 2025 at the Hôtel Club du Lac Tanganyika, under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE. These activities will provide an opportunity to exchange views on various issues of national interest, and to learn more about the Government of Burundi’s programs and projects, so that they can make their own contributions to the country’s development.
The Head of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mrs. Emanuela Muscarà, praised the efforts of the Government of Burundi, through the MFADC, in drawing up this policy to recognize, value and engage the diaspora as a key Actor in national development. The policy is in line with national priorities, notably the National Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Vision of an Emerging Burundi in 2040 and Developed in 2060. ‘’This policy also reflects Burundi’s international commitments, such as the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration,’’ she said.
Mrs. Emanuela Muscarà praised the close collaboration between the MFADC technical team and all the partners, which had enabled the preparation of these documents, necessary to tackle the issues and identify constructive solutions. She reminded the audience that the diaspora and migrants are much more than just people on the move, but bearers of ideas, resources, innovation and hope.
In her closing remarks, Mrs. Emanuela Muscarà also praised the collective involvement of all partners in the IOM-led ‘’Regional Migration Management’’, (BRMM) program. She stressed that this long-standing partnership testifies to a shared commitment to promoting migration policies that are inclusive, sustainable and consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Finally, she reaffirmed IOM’s continued support for the Government of Burundi in this new phase, and its commitment to inclusive, sustainable development for all Burundians, wherever they may be.