After conveying a message of congratulations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Edouard Bizimana on the occasion of Burundi’s assumption of the presidency of the African Union, Huang Xia commended the diplomatic and political efforts undertaken by His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the African Union.
A seasoned Chinese diplomat, Huang Xia previously served as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Great Lakes Region. With extensive experience in Sino-African relations and issues of peace and security, he played an active role in supporting regional initiatives aimed at promoting stability.
During the discussions, the two authorities briefly addressed the humanitarian and security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, emphasizing the need for coordinated and concerted action to support ongoing efforts and foster a sustainable de-escalation.
On this occasion, Huang Xia reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Burundi within various regional mechanisms in order to strengthen ongoing peace and security initiatives. He further expressed his full readiness to accompany Burundi in implementing its continental priorities, particularly in advancing Africa’s ambition to silence the guns on the continent.
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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Cooperation for Development
