Foreign relations of Burundi

Nations with which Burundi has diplomatic relations.

Burundi's relations with its neighbours have often been affected by security concerns. Hundreds of thousands of Burundian refugees have at various times crossed to neighboring Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands of Burundians are in neighboring countries as a result of the ongoing civil war. Most of them, more than 340,000 since 1993, are in Tanzania. Some Burundian rebel groups have used neighboring countries as bases for insurgent activities. The 1993 embargo placed on Burundi by regional states hurt diplomatic relations with its neighbors; relations have improved since the 1999 suspension of these sanctions.

Burundi is a member of various international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, the African Union, the African Development Bank and the Francophonie. The Swedish Minister for Integration and Gender Equality, Nyamko Sabuni, was born in Burundi.

Bilateral relations

Africa

Country Formal Relations Began. Notes
 Algeria April 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations in April 1972
  • Algeria is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Bujumbura.
  • Burundi has an embassy in Algiers
 Angola 21 December 1988 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 December 1988 when Angola's first Ambassador to Burundi, Miguel Gaspar Neto presented his credentials.
  • Angola is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Tanzania.
 Botswana 13 March 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 March 2007.
 Benin The two countries maintain diplomatic relations.
 Burkina Faso 28 October 2019 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 October 2019
 Cameroon
 Central African Republic The two countries maintain diplomatic relations and Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza visited the country in 2014.
 Chad 6 December 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 December 1972 when first Ambassador of Chad to Burundi Mr. Alphonse M'Bainoungam, presented his credentials to the Chief of the Burundi state, Colonel Michel Micombero.
 Comoros The two countries maintain diplomatic relations.
 Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Burundi has an embassy in Kinshasa.
  • DR Congo has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Republic of Congo
  • Congo is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Rwanda.
 Djibouti 13 December 1984 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 December 1984.
 Egypt
  • Burundi has an embassy in Cairo.
 Eswatini 4 August 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 August 2022.
 Equatorial Guinea
  • Burundi is represented in Equatorial Guinea through its embassy in Nigeria.
  • Equatorial Guinea is represented in Burundi through its embassy in the Republic of Congo.
 Eritrea The two countries maintain diplomatic relations.
 Ethiopia 9 June 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1965 when the Burundi government has appointed its Ambassador in Addis Ababa, Pascar Bugiriza
  • Burundi has an embassy in Addis Ababa.
  • The two countries maintain friendly and cooperative relations.
 Gabon The two countries maintain diplomatic relations and cooperate on various fields.
 Gambia 15 October 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 2021.
 Ghana
  • Ghana is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Kenya.
 Guinea
  • Guinea is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Gabon.
 Ivory Coast Diplomatic relations are described as 'excellent'.
 Kenya See Kenya–Burundi relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Bujumbura.
  • Burundi has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Lesotho
  • Lesotho is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Ethiopia.
 Liberia 22 January 2020 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 January 2020
 Libya 19 April 1973 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 April 1973.
 Madagascar The two countries maintain diplomatic relations.
 Mauritania 26 July 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 July 2022.
 Malawi
  • Malawi is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Tanzania.
 Mali The two countries maintain diplomatic relations.
 Morocco 13 September 1991 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 September 1991
  • Burundi has an embassy in Rabat.
 Mozambique
  • Mozambique is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Tanzania.
 Namibia 23 April 2010 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 April 2010.
 Niger The two countries maintain diplomatic relations.
 Nigeria 6 November 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 November 1970 when M. Jimm Etuk , first Ambassador of Nigeria to Burundi, presented his letters of credentials to colonel Michel Micombero, Head of State.
  • Burundi has an embassy in Abuja.
 Rwanda August 1969
  • Rwanda has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Sao Tome and Principe 13 June 2023 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 June 2023 when first Ambassador of Burundi to Sao Tome and Principe Mr. Mwamba Ntirampeba presented his credentials to President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova
 Senegal
  • Senegal is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Ethiopia.
 Seychelles 15 July 2002 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 July 2002.
 Sierra Leone 2 March 2016 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 March 2016.
  • Sierra Leone is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Ethiopia.
 Somalia
 South Africa 23 June 1995
 South Sudan 28 November 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 November 2012
  • South Sudan is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Uganda.
 Sudan 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1970
  • Sudan is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Uganda.
 Tanzania 9 September 1965 See Burundi–Tanzania relations
  • Burundi has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Tunisia 1 March 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 March 1980.
 Uganda 25 August 1967 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 August 1967 when has been accredited Ambassador of Burundi to Uganda (Resident in Dar es Salaam) Mr. P. Mangona.
 Zambia
  • Burundi has an embassy in Lusaka.
 Zimbabwe 26 April 1985 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 April 1985.

Americas

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Argentina 20 September 1976

Both countries established diplomatic relations on September 20, 1976.

 Bolivia 17 November 2016 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 November 2016.
 Brazil 4 March 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 March 1980
 Canada 1969
 Chile Burundi and Chile maintain diplomatic relations.
 Colombia 11 November 1988 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 November 1988
 Costa Rica 28 September 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 September 2007
 Cuba 2 February 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 February 1974
 Dominican Republic 26 September 2018 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 September 2018
 Ecuador 27 February 2015 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 February 2015
 El Salvador 18 September 2023 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 September 2023
 Mexico 28 July 1977 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 July 1977
  • Burundi is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.
  • Mexico is accredited to Burundi from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and maintains an honorary consulate Bujumbura.
 Nicaragua 26 June 2019 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 June 2019
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 24 November 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 November 2021
 Trinidad and Tobago 1 September 2023 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 September 2023.
 United States 1 July 1962 See Burundi-United States relations
  • Burundi has an embassy in Washington, D.C.
  • United States has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Venezuela 30 October 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 October 2007

Asia

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Armenia 28 May 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 May 1992
 Azerbaijan 2 March 1995 On March 2, 1995, Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Burundi was signed.
 Bahrain 11 November 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 November 1974
 Bangladesh 23 May 1983 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 May 1983
 Cambodia 25 May 1994 both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 May 1994
 China 21 December 1963 See Burundi–China relations

On December 21, 1963, the People's Republic of China established the diplomatic relations with the Republic of Burundi. But on January 29, 1965, the Burundi government unilaterally announced the break-up of the diplomatic relations with China. On October 13, 1971, the two countries restored the diplomatic relations and afterwards it has witnessed a favorable development.

  • Burundi has an embassy in Beijing.
  • China has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Georgia 21 March 1993 Both countries established diplomatic relations on March 21, 1993.
 India See Burundi–India relations
  • Burundi has an embassy in New Delhi.
  • India is accredited to Burundi from its high commission in Kampala, Uganda.
  • Both countries have a number of bilateral agreements.
 Indonesia 31 May 1988 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 May 1988
 Iran 31 March 1985 See See Burundi–Iran relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 March 1985

 Iraq 27 September 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 1980 when Ambassador of Iraq Mr. Fakhri Ahmed Oasio presented his credentials to President of Burundi Colonel Jean-Baptiste Bagaza.
 Israel 28 December 1962, broken 16 May 1973, restored 1 March 1995 Both countries resumption of diplomatic relations on 1 March 1995
 Japan 1 July 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 1, 1962.
 Kazakhstan 4 December 2014 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 December 2014
 Kuwait 16 January 1981 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 January 1981 when ambassador of Burundi Mr. Julian Nahabo presented his credentials to Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Jaber.
 Kyrgyzstan 22 September 2017 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 2017
 Laos 4 February 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 February 2022
 Malaysia 1996 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1996.
 Maldives 20 January 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 January 2022
 Mongolia 8 July 2013 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 July 2013
   Nepal 6 June 2018 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 June 2018
 North Korea 12 March 1967 See Burundi–North Korea relations
 Oman 28 February 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 February 1975
 Philippines 30 June 2017 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 June 2017
 Qatar 26 October 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 October 1974
 Saudi Arabia 15 July 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 July 1974
 Singapore 6 October 2023 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 October 2023
 South Korea 3 October 1991 Establishment of diplomatic Relations between South Korea and the Republic of Burundi was on 3 October 1991. In October 1985 Minister of Finance Pierre Ngerngi attended the Annual General Meeting of the IMF and the IBRD in Seoul, Korea.
 Sri Lanka 11 March 2019 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 March 2019
 Syria April 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations in April 1972
 Tajikistan 18 October 2018 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 October 2018
 Thailand 20 July 1988 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 July 1988
 Turkmenistan 12 December 2015 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 December 2015
 Vietnam 16 April 1973
 United Arab Emirates The two countries maintain diplomatic relations and President Évariste Ndayishimiye visited the United Arab Emirates in November 2021.
 Yemen The two countries maintain diplomatic relations.

Europe

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Albania 7 November 1973 Albania and Burundi established diplomatic relations on 7 November 1973
 Andorra 30 May 2007

Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 30, 2007.

 Austria Austria and Burundi maintain diplomatic relations.
 Belarus 24 July 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 July 1992
 Belgium 18 July 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 July 1962.
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 September 2009 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 September 2009
 Bulgaria 28 December 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 December 1964
 Croatia 14 May 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 2021
 Cyprus
 Czech Republic 11 March 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 March 1963
 Denmark 25 June 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1965 when was accredited first ambassador of Burundi to Denmark Mr. Pierre Bigayimpunzi
  • Denmark is represented in Burundi, through its embassy in Kampala.
  • Burundi is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Berlin.
 Estonia 30 July 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 July 1992
 Finland 1 January 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1980
 France 1 July 1962 Burundi and France established diplomatic relations on 1 July 1962.
 Germany 24 January 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 January 1963
 Greece Greece is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Uganda, while Uganda is represented in Greece through its embassy in Switzerland.
 Holy See 11 February 1963 Burundi and the Holy See established diplomatic relations on 11 February 1963.
 Hungary 4 June 1964 Burundi and Hungary established diplomatic relations on 4 June 1964.
 Iceland 14 December 2006 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 December 2006
 Ireland 2004 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2004.
 Italy Burundi and Italy maintain diplomatic relations and Italy is represented in Burundi through its embassy in Uganda.
 Latvia 24 May 1993 Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 24, 1993.
 Lithuania 17 May 1993 Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 17, 1993.
 Luxembourg 29 April 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 April 1965
 Malta 12 January 2015 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 January 2015
 Moldova 12 June 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 June 1992
 Monaco 31 October 2014 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 October 2014
 Montenegro 17 August 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on August 17, 2012.
 Netherlands 4 July 1962 The Netherlands have an embassy in Bujumbura.
 North Macedonia 7 February 2000 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 February 2000
 Norway 1966 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1966.
 Poland 8 August 1962 See Burundi–Poland relations
 Portugal 22 February 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 February 1975
 Romania 8 August 1968 Both countries established diplomatic relations on August 8, 1968.
 Russia 1 October 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1962

See Burundi–Russia relations

 Serbia 1 August 1968 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 August 1968
 Slovakia 29 June 1999 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 June 1999
 Slovenia 27 July 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 July 2007
 Sweden 7 December 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 December 1965 when was accredited first ambassador of Burundi to Sweden Mr. Pierre Bigayimpunzi
  Switzerland Burundi and Switzerland maintain diplomatic relations which have been described as 'good'.
 Spain 27 September 1966
  • Burundi is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France.
  • Spain is accredited to Burundi from its embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
 Turkey 30 April 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 April 1980
  • Burundi has an embassy in Ankara.
  • Turkey has an embassy in Bujumbura.
  • Trade volume between the two countries was 3.1 million USD in 2019 (Burundi's exports/imports: 0.5/2.6 million USD).
 Ukraine 22 February 1993 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 February 1993
 United Kingdom 1 July 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 July 1962
  • Burundi has an embassy in London, located in Uganda House which houses the High Commission of Uganda.
  • The United Kingdom has a liaison office in Bujumbura. This posting is subordinate to the British Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda.

Pacific

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Australia

Australia is represented in Burundi by its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.

 Fiji 20 March 2015 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 March 2015
 Solomon Islands 13 September 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 September 2012
 Vanuatu 6 December 2019 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 December 2019

See also


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