The discussions focused on bilateral relations between the two countries
The President of the Republic, Evariste Ndayishimiye received in audience, on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the presidential palace Ntare Rushatsi, the ambassador of the United States of America in Burundi, Mélanie Higgins. The discussions focused on bilateral relations between Burundi and the United States of America. Ms. Higgins also came to thank the Head of State for the prize awarded to her on the day of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Burundi’s independence.
At the end of the hearing, Ms. Higgins told the press that she first thanked the President of the Republic for having honored her by awarding her the prize during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of independence. of Burundi. During the meeting with President Ndayishimiye, Ms. Higgins indicated that the Burundian Head of State explained to her Burundi’s vision for development. “I reassured him that the United States of America, Burundi’s partner for decades, will continue to be so to ensure sustainable development,” she said.
Thanks for the efforts made in favor of Burundi
According to the spokesperson for the President of the Republic, Alain Diomède Nzeyimana, the Burundian number one also thanked Ms. Higgins for the efforts made in favor of Burundi. According to him, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Burundi explained to the Head of State that, according to their perspectives, there are American organizations which will come to carry out their projects in Burundi, especially in the field of energy or community development as a whole.
Ms. Higgins also expressed her gratitude to three Burundian ministries, namely the one in charge of foreign affairs, the one in charge of the interior and the one having national solidarity in its attributions for their frank collaboration. As far as she is concerned, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Burundi reassured the Burundian President that she will spare no effort to do everything that can contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, continued Mr. Nzeyimana.