President Sahle-Work Zewde arrives in Bujumbura, Burundi

Addis Ababa, February 9, 2021 (FBC) – Upon the invitation of the President of the Republic Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, President Sahle-Work Zewde has arrived in Bujumbura today for a two-day working visit.

The President of Burundi and senior officials of the country warmly welcomed President Sahle Work Zewde and her delegation up on their arrival at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport.

In a press briefing, President Sahle-Work said, “I am honored to visit Burundi as Ethiopian Head of State and committed to working to strengthen relations between the two countries.”

Accompanied by her Burundian counterpart, President Shale-Work laid a wreath commemorating the ‘father of democracy’ in Burundi.

The presidents are expected to discuss bilateral and regional issues to further strengthen relations between Ethiopia and Burundi.