As part of activities of the Diaspora Week, the President of the Republic His Excellency Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE led on the second day a moralization session for members of the burundian Diaspora who participated in the 5th burundian Diaspora Week, 2021 Edition, on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Royal Palace Hotel.
In his speech, the Head of State welcomed the members of the Burundian Diaspora and wished them to benefit from the hospitality offered to them by their country and positively appreciates their massive participation in these activities which are dedicated to them. He indicated that this moralization session is an opportunity to discuss their contribution to the current development process and the realities of Burundi. He demonstrated the need to keep their burundian culture in their country of residence.
“Instead of favoring foreign mentalities, you would do better to refer to your national life”, articulated the President of the Republic while noting that social protection and solidarity have always characterized the burundian people.
The President of the Republic also asked the burundian Diaspora to be good Ambassadors of Burundi in their countries of residence and not to take into consideration the false statements disseminated against Burundi “No one could claim to love his country while he propagates hateful or defamatory remarks against him, sullying his image, continued the President of the Republic. The Head of State His Excellency Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE told the burundian Diaspora that burundian citizens are at the crucial phase of reconciliation and of building their sustainable development. However, he deplores the fact that some burundians are seeking to make divisions instead of uniting to build the country. “We advocate sound and fair management to banish all forms of frustrations among citizens,” added the President of the Republic Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE.
The President of the Republic promised members of the Diaspora to facilitate their investments and reassured them that the doors of the Presidency are open to all those who want to contribute in supporting the development process. He told them that the technical services of the State in charge of the Diaspora are available for any services that the Diaspora might need.
Members of the Diaspora took turns speaking to express their willingness to contribute in the implementation of responsible and hard-working government policies and programs. The moralization session continued behind closed doors. At the end of the session, the Spokesperson of the President of the Republic Evelyne BUTOYI informed that during this moralization session, the President of the Republic urged the burundian Diaspora to be good Ambassadors of their native country in the countries of residence and to promote the image of Burundi. She also indicated that the participants in this moralization session promised to invest more in contributing to the development of their dear homeland.
