Foreign relations of Burundi
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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 |
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Algeria | April 1972 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in April 1972
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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Republic of Congo |
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Djibouti | 13 December 1984 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 December 1984. |
Egypt |
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Eswatini | 4 August 2022 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 August 2022. |
Equatorial Guinea |
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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
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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 |
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Guinea |
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Ivory Coast | Diplomatic relations are described as 'excellent'. | |
Kenya | See Kenya–Burundi relations
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Lesotho |
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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 |
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Mali | The two countries maintain diplomatic relations. | |
Morocco | 13 September 1991 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 September 1991
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Mozambique |
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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.
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Rwanda | August 1969 |
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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 |
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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.
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Somalia |
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South Africa | 23 June 1995 |
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South Sudan | 28 November 2012 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 November 2012
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Sudan | 1970 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1970
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Tanzania | 9 September 1965 | See Burundi–Tanzania relations
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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.
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Zambia |
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Zimbabwe | 26 April 1985 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 April 1985. |
Americas
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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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 |
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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
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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
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Venezuela | 30 October 2007 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 October 2007 |
Asia
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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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.
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Georgia | 21 March 1993 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on March 21, 1993. |
India | See Burundi–India relations | |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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 |
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Turkey | 30 April 1980 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 April 1980 |
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
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Pacific
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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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 |