{"id":44042,"date":"2026-04-09T18:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/pm-abiy-hosts-burundi-president-ndayishimiye-in-addis"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:51:22","slug":"pm-abiy-hosts-burundi-president-ndayishimiye-in-addis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/pm-abiy-hosts-burundi-president-ndayishimiye-in-addis","title":{"rendered":"PM Abiy Hosts Burundi President Ndayishimiye in Addis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Prime Minister Abiy Abiy Ahmed on Thursday welcomed President E\u0301variste Ndayishimiye of Burundi to Addis Ababa for an official working visit, signaling renewed momentum in ties between the two East African nations.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement shared on social media, PM Abiy extended a warm reception, emphasizing Ethiopia\u2019s hospitality and shared ambitions for growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with great honour that I welcome you to a nation that receives you with open arms and warm hospitality, alongside its remarkable people, rich culture, and immense potential,\u201d the Prime Minister said.<\/p>\n<p>Ndayishimiye, who currently chairs the African Union, is expected to hold a series of high-level engagements with Ethiopian officials aimed at deepening political, economic, and regional cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Abiy highlighted the enduring relationship between Ethiopia and Burundi, describing it as one rooted in \u201cbrotherhood and mutual respect,\u201d and underscored the importance of strengthening that bond in pursuit of shared development goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that your visit will further consolidate our relations as we work together to turn our shared vision for the future into reality. Welcome home again,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Ethiopia and Burundi enjoy long-standing diplomatic ties, reinforced through institutional frameworks such as their Joint Ministerial Commission, which continues to drive collaboration across key sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The visit is expected to culminate in discussions focused on elevating bilateral relations to a new level, reflecting both countries\u2019 commitment to closer partnership and regional integration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ethiopia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Abiy Ahmed on Thursday welcomed President E\u0301variste Ndayishimiye of Burundi to Addis Ababa for an official working visit, signaling renewed momentum in ties between the two East African nations. 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