In the party of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey on October 30, 2023, at the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika in Bujumbura, Ambassador Alp Iskli of Turkey to Burundi expressed extraordinary satisfaction with the flourishing relations among the two international locations.
Ambassador Iskli highlights the extraordinary boom in bilateral exchange among Turkey and Burundi, with the trade extent achieving nearly nine million USD in 2022. This determine represents a threefold growth in comparison to the preceding 12 months. Moreover, the Ambassador stated the presence of 282 Burundian students analyzing in colleges under the Maarif Foundation in Bujumbura. Notably, 192 Burundian students have acquired Turkish scholarships considering the fact that 1992, further emphasizing the sturdy educational ties among the two countries.
Ambassador Iskli also noted the drawing close Joint Council of Women and Men Entrepreneurs, demonstrating the dedication to fostering financial cooperation.
The centennial celebration brought collectively numerous diplomatic project heads, consular representatives, global organisation delegates, and excessive-ranking state officers, showcasing the shared commitment to reinforce diplomatic ties between Turkey and Burundi.
The Ambassador additionally expressed Turkey's willingness to make contributions to infrastructure projects in sectors inclusive of transportation, logistics, agriculture, and power, in addition to to embark on developmental tasks in healthcare and training.
