Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi presided over the signing of multiple MOUs between the two nations.

The comprehensive set of agreements includes Memoranda of Understanding on defence, health, education, water and energy, agriculture, trade, digital ID, and tourism, formalising a shared commitment to regional sustainable development.

These MOUs lay the foundation for a collective journey toward prosperity by synergising the vast potential of the two nations.

President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi is in Addis Ababa for an official working visit to Ethiopia.

Ethiopia and Burundi share long-standing diplomatic relations rooted in African solidarity and cooperation within regional and continental frameworks such as the African Union.

The two countries have increasingly focused on strengthening ties in trade, infrastructure, agriculture, and capacity building.

This cooperation was further advanced during the recently concluded Second Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) held in Addis Ababa, which reviewed and expanded areas of bilateral partnership.

The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in defence, health, education, water and energy, agriculture, trade, digital transformation, and tourism.

The JMC reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to deepening practical cooperation and translating shared interests into concrete development outcomes, while supporting broader goals of regional integration and sustainable development.