This Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Best Out Look Hotel, the Minister’Assistant of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Mr. Ferdinand BASHIKAKO launched the work of Burundian and Nigerien experts. This work is part of the 1st session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation between Burundi and Nigeria which is held in Bujumbura from July 28 to 30, 2021.
In his opening remarks, the Minister’s Assistant Mr. Ferdinand BASHIKAKO appreciated the determination of the Governments of Burundi and Nigeria to revitalize cooperation in order to reinforce existing relations and promote the economic and socio-cultural development of the two countries and the two peoples. He said that these excellent relations have materialized through numerous bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding which have already been signed between our two countries.
The Minister’s Assistant Mr. Ferdinand BASHIKAKO pointed out that this session, which is the first one of the Joint Commission for Cooperation between Burundi and Nigeria, will undoubtedly help to further develop relations between the two countries in the political, economic, social and cultural fields. He added that at the technical level, this session should serve as an appropriate framework for the evaluation of the implementation of the agreements that had already been signed in the past, the finalization of new agreements, meetings between Burundian and Nigerian Businessmen.
The Minister’s Assistant Mr. Ferdinand BASHIKAKO hinted that the two sides will finally have to set new ambitions to further strengthen relations of friendship and cooperation. They will explore the opportunities that arise in health, education, commerce, industry, crafts, tourism, energy, mining, transport, agriculture and livestock, etc…
In his speech, the Head of the Nigerian Delegation Ambassador Salisu Z. Umar thanked the Government of Burundi and said that the holding of this meeting is a sign of strengthening and reinforcing bilateral relations through the commitment of officials from the two countries.
After this opening session, the work continued in groups, according to different sectors.
This work will be closed with a ministerial session and the signing of memoranda of understanding by the Ministers in charge of Foreign Affairs of Burundi and Nigeria.
