{"id":44058,"date":"2026-04-10T20:03:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/ethiopia-burundi-sign-mous-to-enhance-cooperation"},"modified":"2026-04-10T20:11:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:11:50","slug":"ethiopia-burundi-sign-mous-to-enhance-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/ethiopia-burundi-sign-mous-to-enhance-cooperation","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia Burundi Sign MOUs to Enhance Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Ethiopia and Burundi have signed a broad set of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple strategic sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The agreements were overseen by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Burundian President E\u0301variste Ndayishimiye, signaling a renewed commitment to expanding ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>The signed MOUs cover key areas including defence, health, education, water and energy, agriculture, trade, digital identity systems, and tourism. Officials said the agreements provide a structured framework for advancing shared priorities and promoting long-term regional development.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ethiopia\u2019s Office of the Prime Minister, the cooperation is intended to leverage the complementary strengths of both nations in pursuit of sustainable growth and shared prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Abiy described his talks with President Ndayishimiye as \u201cfruitful,\u201d noting that the agreements reflect a practical step toward transforming longstanding diplomatic relations into concrete partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>President Ndayishimiye, who is currently serving as Chairperson of the African Union, is on an official working visit to Ethiopia, where he has engaged in high-level discussions focused on strengthening political, economic, and regional cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, Prime Minister Abiy also congratulated Ndayishimiye on his continental leadership role, with both leaders discussing broader African priorities alongside bilateral issues.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the Burundian president, Premeir Abiy emphasized the historic relationship between the two countries, describing it as one rooted in \u201cbrotherhood and mutual respect,\u201d and stressed that strengthening these ties is essential for advancing shared development goals.<\/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. 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