HH in Burundi
By Ellen Hambuba
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is in BURUNDI to attend the 23rd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government scheduled for 31st October 2024.
President HICHILEMA, who arrived this afternoon at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport was welcomed by host President NDAYISHIMIYE before proceeding to inspect a guard of honour mounted by BURUNDI’s defence force.
This year’s summit is being held under the Theme: Accelerating Regional Integration through the Development of Regional Value Chains in Climate Resilient Agriculture, Mining and Tourism.
Foreign Affairs Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE noted that President HICHILEMA will continue spearheading efforts aimed at promoting regional integration.
At this Summit, President HICHILEMA will hand over the chair of the Bureau of the COMESA Authority to President NDAYISHIMIYE.