Africa needs Russia’s experience in agriculture, energy, and healthcare for its development, President of the Republic of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye, who is currently chairman of the African Union, said in an interview with TASS on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum.
"Africa needs Russia’s experience and contribution to the development of agriculture, energy, healthcare, and scientific research. All of this will help accelerate the implementation of our development plans," he said.
In 2023, Burundi signed a memorandum of cooperation with Russia in the area of the peaceful use of nuclear energy, the President noted. "During Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Bujumbura in July, we also discussed projects in the fields of hydropower and energy. Therefore, our historical ties will see new, sustainable development for the benefit of our peoples," he noted.
