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Évariste Ndayishimiye

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first: 2020-09-24
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“because they defend a universal cause that transcends all our differences. For peace, let us rebuild trust and revive international solidarity.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“before closing my speech, to reaffirm our commitment to the democratization of the multilateral system, including the reform of the Security Council and the international financial system, to make them more representative, fair, inclusive and able to more effectively tackle emerging challenges around the world. International law recognizes the principle of the sovereign equality of all States .which must therefore enjoy the same international rights and duties, including in the sensitive sector of maintaining international peace and security. I thank the States members of the Security Council, some of which understand the wish long expressed by Africa. On this International Day of Peace. I would like to close my speech by paying vibrant tribute to our valiant peacekeepers wherever they may be.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“However, while awaiting a lasting solution, the countries of transit and destination should understand and provide dignified and humane assistance to migrants and guarantee them the enjoyment of their fundamental human rights. Respect for human rights is a subject on which we all agree. May those rights be universal and indivisible for all. My country has always opposed discrimination, the weaponization of human rights and their treatment by double standards. We condemn States that, under the pretext of protecting human rights, use them as a means of interfering in the internal affairs of States. Likewise, we are against politically motivated resolutions targeting particular States, as well as the implementation of mechanisms stifling targeted States without any form of constructive dialogue. Allow me.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Regarding the intensification of the migratory phenomenon, we are all aware of its scale and of the resulting threats to peace and security. Indeed, that movement, which worries rich countries, is the consequence of poverty because migrants in search of a better life leave deprived areas to earn a living in more affluent areas. Reducing the migratory phenomenon will necessarily involve the adoption of appropriate and concerted measures enabling young people to improve their chances of finding decent work, self-employment or entrepreneurship opportunities, particularly through the implementation of programmes aimed at achieving the objectives of sustainable development at the national level. We are called upon to focus our efforts on a global partnership that seeks to combat poverty in all its forms.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“I welcome the commitments already made by States, in particular through the various international consultations on the climate issue to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to finance environmental protection, climate resilience and the green transition of less polluting countries. We want to see those commitments followed up by concrete action, because the failure to mobilize $100 billion per year since 2020 through the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and annually until 2025. endangers future generations. We believe that the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will be held this year in Dubai, will be an excellent opportunity to transform promises into realities.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“My country reiterates its firm commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue, cooperation, consultation and negotiation. Generally speaking, peace, security and stability in the world seem to be giving way to war. terrorism and violent extremism, crimes and violence of all kinds. In that respect, at a time when the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia is preparing to withdraw in the coming months as its successful mandate comes to an end. I salute the professionalism and sacrifice of the troops committed to peace in Somalia, including the Burundian contingent. I also take this opportunity to draw the attention of the international community to the consequences of the hasty closure of the Mission, which risks giving terrorist groups the opportunity to strengthen themselves. Concerning the climate crisis.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Let us dare to say that the political and security instability of the countries of the South, especially in Africa, arises from the desire of Powers that want to guide the internal policies of developing countries. Africa in particular, having become the arena for geopolitical clashes among great Powers, is still years behind in terms of economic development. It is that economic deficit that has become the cause of the internal conflicts that continue to push our countries into extreme poverty. At the same time as we protest external interference in the affairs of States, we also condemn the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of power, which constitute a serious setback to the democratic gains recorded over several years in Africa and around the world. The constitutional order and the rule of law must take precedence above all.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Burundi also participates in peacekeeping and counter-terrorism operations in the Central African Republic and Somalia, which demonstrates the desire of the Burundian people to contribute to the advent of a better and more united world. Thus, in reiterating my call for international solidarity for the pacification of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Burundi reaffirms its unwavering support for the Luanda and Nairobi peace processes and the Peace. Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Region, whose Regional Oversight Mechanism is chaired by Burundi. On this subject, if we insist on restoring trust among States, we should succeed together in condemning certain fishermen in troubled waters who fuel conflicts and destabilize other States.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In reality, while Burundi today may be a burden for development partners, tomorrow the situation could change if we manage to obtain substantial start-up capital to definitively exit the category of less developed countries. We want a better world, but our world faces a multitude of conflicts that we must collectively oppose with unity and fraternity. Countries in difficulty need all of us. It is therefore in a spirit of solidarity that, within the East African Community that I chair, we have initiated a series of actions with a view to restoring peace and security in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“the Government of Burundi is sparing no effort to promote the emancipation and empowerment of all specific groups of its population. With that in mind, the Batwa community, long victims of discrimination, now benefits from a policy of positive discrimination in the education, health and housing systems. Free health care for children and pregnant women has also contributed to improving the living conditions of women in general and Batwa families in particular. I have taken my time in describing the situation in my country to demonstrate that Burundi is back on track and has earned its place in the concert of nations. It is a country that has recently overcome a difficult moment in its history but that has all the assets to go very far in development.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“A supporter of non-discrimination against young people and women, the Burundian Government has chosen to take advantage of their many talents and broad knowledge and to promote their economic empowerment. Thus, in a desire to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, free education in Burundi since 2005 has enabled Burundian girls to exercise their right to quality education and thereby prepare for active participation in national life. For two decades. Burundi has improved gender relations in the political arena by setting the representation of women in the National Assembly and the Senate at at least 30 per cent. That rate is today around 50 per cent in Parliament, the Government and positions of responsibility. Eager to leave no one behind in its drive for socioeconomic development.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Indeed, we are focusing above all on youth because there is no more effective weapon than youth in the fight against poverty and in the prevention of conflicts. As African Union Champion for Youth. Peace and Security. I take this opportunity to advocate for the better inclusion and effective participation of young people in the development programmes of our respective States. In that regard. I welcomed the decision of the General Assembly to establish a United Nations Youth Office, and I congratulate Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who proposed that flagship idea in his report Our Common Agenda (A/75/982). That is how intergenerational trust and solidarity can truly be sources of peace and security for sustainable development.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Given its climate, which is conducive to year-round agriculture, the abundance of labour and the exceptional fertility of its soil. Burundi is the best destination for anyone wishing to invest in the agricultural sector. In other sectors, my Government has just updated the Mining Code in order to create an environment favourable to investors in that sector, whose abundant mineral potential remains underexploited. The ambition of my Government is to boost our economy by exploiting natural resources to make Burundi an emerging country by 2040 and a developed country by 2060. To win our bet. we are placing young people and women, the real stakeholders actors in socioeconomic development, at the forefront through the promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation and the spirit of creativity.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“That is why we made the decision to finance the agricultural sector through a national agricultural subsidy programme that subsidizes fertilizer, selected seeds and phytosanitary products. Our action also focuses on the development of research in the agricultural sector, mechanization and the use of advanced technologies for agrifood processing and rural infrastructure. To that end. a national pact for agriculture has been developed to establish two agropoles around four profitable sectors in the short term, as well as a special agricultural industrial zone. We want to involve Burundian economic operators and foreign investors on that front. In that context and to implement the plan, the appropriate regulations of the new Investment Code are today very attractive.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“The Government and the people of Burundi have a real and firm determination to optimize the dividends of peace and reconciliation so dearly won. To that end. our battle cry is the promotion of good governance and the fight against all forms of injustice. Indeed, we have engaged in a tireless fight for the good management of public affairs and. thanks to that fierce struggle. Burundi has made significant progress in terms of democracy, good governance and the improvement of the business climate, thus becoming a safe place for investment opportunities and various economic activities. Moreover, considerable efforts are being made in the production sectors that create mass employment and bring growth. In that context, my Government strives to particularly promote the agricultural sector, which employs a large part of the Burundian population.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“The moral of the Kirundi saying “Ntawutungira mu boro” —which means “prosperity is lasting only if it is shared”— reminds us that investing in the prosperity of our neighbours truly guarantees the security and sustainability of our own progress. That underlines the urgent need to rethink and strengthen the global partnership, which, in our opinion, requires debt relief, a substantial increase in resources devoted to the fight against poverty, the strengthening of South- South cooperation, the sharing of technologies and innovation, and the expansion of trade agreements. Despite all those challenges. Burundi remains determined and confident that the General Assembly will help restore confidence in my country and drive a renewal of international solidarity.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“That is why we call on friendly and partner countries to support the action of the Burundian Government, and we strongly encourage foreign investment. However, the sad observation is that public development assistance, which should support the Government’s efforts in seeking the well-being of citizens, has gradually collapsed in favour of funding intended for non-State actors serving the unspoken geopolitical and economic interests of certain donor States. International solidarity should obviously encourage developed countries to contribute concretely to the socioeconomic development efforts of the least developed countries.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“International solidarity must ensure that all countries can interact with each other on an equal footing — the international solidarity that we want seeks not to homogenize but to be a bridge between differences and even divergences, connecting each other through mutually respectful and beneficial relationships. Trust and solidarity should be the foundation on which international relations free from inequality and conflict flourish. It is also to that end that we in Burundi are working, first at the national level, to cultivate and strengthen that ideal within our people. Thus, after years of instability, the truth and reconciliation process begun in Burundi is now bearing remarkable fruit because Burundians are now driven by the same ideal in the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Trust and solidarity then lost their primary meaning under the effects of neocolonialism, characterized by multifaceted interference in the internal affairs of developing States, by unfair remuneration for raw materials and by the strong demands imposed by the Bretton Woods institutions. From “development assistance”, as it was called a few years ago. to the “partnership for development” in use today, the terms proliferate but all seem to be imbued with bad faith. Indeed, the terms proliferate to veil that hypocrisy, while the resources put to work in the hope of economic returns likely to ensure recovery are declining. It is important today to transcend the needs and interests of States, which are often divergent and even difficult to reconcile.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“While trust and solidarity are values that should characterize relations among our States, they are weakened because we have domesticated them and recreated them in our image and according to our interests. We must free them so that they are shared values. They must regain their original meaning, shatteringly lost first with colonization and the expansion of other selfish ideologies that seek to exploit less developed countries further for the benefit of rich countries. In reality, colonization squandered its opportunity to create solidarity through the meeting of cultures and knowhow and through a mutually beneficial partnership instead of a partnership of dependence.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Burundi assures him of its full cooperation and sends him its best wishes for success in the exercise of his mandate. I am also pleased to pay well-deserved tribute to Mr. Csaba Korosi. his predecessor, for his remarkable work during his mandate. The time has come to rebuild a peaceful world favourable to progress. We must cultivate trust, mutual understanding and solidarity. That is why we welcome the theme that animates us today. “Rebuilding trust and reviving global solidarity: Accelerating the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all”. While we gather every year in this Hall and in other equally important venues, the world continues to face serious existential threats, unfortunately becoming more and more unstable and vulnerable as a result.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We first give thanks to God the Almighty for having guided our steps and allowed us to find ourselves in this beautiful cosmopolitan city of New York. Allow me to offer my sincere thanks to the host country, the United States of America, and its people, in particular the authorities and the people of the state of New York, for the very warm welcome and the legendary hospitality extended to me and the delegation accompanying me. I would like to reiterate my deepest condolences to the peoples of Morocco and Libya, who are today bereaved by natural disasters whose human and material damage is immeasurable. May God comfort the hard-hit families. Allow me to extend my warm congratulations to Mr. Dennis Francis on his outstanding election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Before concluding my remarks, I would like to once again reaffirm my country’s determination to maintain good diplomatic relations and mutually beneficial, win-win cooperation with all States and international organizations in order to confront the fundamental challenges that are a threat to us all. We welcome our resumption of good political, diplomatic and economic relations that had previously been frozen with various States and international organizations. Our ardent wish is to maintain strong relations with States and international organizations towards a bright future for Burundi and every country in the world.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“For peace and development to become reality, we have to prioritize good governance and the sound management of public finances, which not only helps to relieve the people’s frustrations, which are at the root of social conflicts, but also enables us to plan the national economy properly. I want to point out that we have strong national mechanisms for combating corruption and related activities. Acts of corruption are dealt with effectively and our citizens are satisfied with our performance in this area. In terms of economic activity, Burundi is on the right track, leveraging mining resources as well as road, sea and, soon, rail transport routes for economic actors. Investors should know that the Lake Tanganyika shoreline is being developed for tourism and new tourist sites are being created in the interior of the country.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“We must also ensure that we progressively develop the infrastructure, in particular energy and transport, to support production and better ensure the growth of other sectors that drive growth and employment. The Government of Burundi is working on a huge project to develop the energy sector by mobilizing resources through co-financing and private-sector investment. The aim is to develop the potential of hydroelectricity, solar energy, peat, geothermal resources and municipal waste. The two sectors I have just highlighted also provide crucial support for the exploitation of mining potential. We want to forge a mutually advantageous and balanced technical and financial partnership in the exploration, exploitation and processing of mining and geological products, as surveys have revealed a subsoil that is very rich and as yet untouched.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Concerning the environment, Burundi has not remained idle, especially since we have experienced drought in some regions, the flooding of rivers and lakes and landslides that sometimes carry away human lives, houses and crops, thus leading to food insufficiency. In the light of this, Burundi has joined the global consensus by carrying out environmental protection, conservation and management works through various activities throughout the country. Furthermore, Burundi is learning about climate change resilience, not only through the practice of hill irrigation but also through soil protection efforts, such as the drawing of contour lines and generalized reforestation, under the government project entitled “Ewe Burundi urambaye”, or “Covering Burundi”. Every Thursday is dedicated to this purpose throughout the country.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The efforts aimed at my country’s economic development must primarily focus on developing the agricultural sector. To that end, my Government has declared 2022 as “Year of Agriculture in Burundi” under the general theme “Agriculture, source of the national economy”. Our agricultural development programme is all about changing mindsets and practices. We are encouraging the population to aim higher by producing not only for local consumption but also, and especially, for export, to join forces to work together in agricultural cooperatives and to progressively replace hoes with modern tools and agricultural technologies.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“As no country in the world was created with the idea of forever receiving assistance, this support should be done through mutually beneficial strategic partnerships focused on, among others, investment, trade promotion and technology transfers. In order to develop human capital and to make the population dynamic and productive, my Government is providing each commune with at least one hospital and health centres to prevent and treat diseases, including from epidemics and pandemics. While we are proud of having been able to effectively combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight continues. Furthermore, free health care has been provided for children under five years of age and pregnant women who give birth in public hospitals and health centres, which has significantly reduced infant mortality.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“We have established a women’s investment bank and are pursuing reforms to improve women’s health and education. The Office of the First Lady of Burundi has opened a hospital to treat obstetric fistulas and, together with Burundi’s development partners, continues to innovate to greatly improve the lives of Burundian women. Meanwhile, managing the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is an urgent task. To that end, I would like to make a strong appeal to all development partners of the African continent to take courageous measures to support the economies of African States, which have been hard hit by the various current crises.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“We are pleased to note that, in my country, making education free has significantly increased enthusiasm towards school among girls and boys alike and that the dropout rate in elementary grades, which is often linked to food insufficiency, distance from schools and inability to afford school fees, has decreased significantly. In order to turn youth into agents of peace and inclusive development in Burundi, we have put in place an ambitious programme of youth economic empowerment and employment with the aim of reducing unemployment by creating jobs for young people through entrepreneurship. Alongside this programme, we have set up a youth investment bank and an accelerator, guarantee and support fund to facilitate access to credit. The same is true for women, who account for a high percentage of Burundian youth.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“In terms of education, I could not be more explicit than Nelson Mandela when he said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” So many years after this famous line was spoken, this idea for effecting positive change in our communities remains relevant. Education creates aspirations and ambitions for the future in young people and is an effective tool in the fight against violence and terrorism. That is why, in my country, we are initiating reforms that rethink policy regarding the education system in order to turn our youth into members of, rather than tributaries to, the public service.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“People are at the heart of the economy, from the family to the global level. We must therefore contribute to the development of human capital by providing our peoples with appropriate tools, experience and knowledge adapted to the demands of contemporary life. We must find solutions to counter the threats to our economy, health, education system and peaceful coexistence — in short, threats to our way of life within our countries and among the countries of the world. We know that the United Nations seeks to improve the living conditions of the world’s population through access to sufficient household income to ensure a decent standard of living. Education is a key element in achieving that.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“In some countries, including my own, when democracy, as defined, takes root, some United Nations officials distort that democracy, calling it untrustworthy and non-inclusive to perpetuate unnecessary tensions. Whereas we fight on a daily basis against impunity, some of these officials still seek to disqualify our actions. It is therefore high time that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights align itself with our countries to enable a common understanding of the direction of our countries’ policies, instead of trying to control their actions at a distance through committees and offices of special rapporteurs. The time has come for the United Nations to recognize the progress made by my country over the past 17 years and to understand that the status of “fragile country” no longer applies to Burundi.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“While we appreciate what is already being done, work remains to be done in order for people to fully exercise all the rights to which they are entitled as human beings. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to warmly thank the international community for its efforts to restore peace and stability in my country. In that regard, I should like to inform this august Assembly that equitable justice for all is today a reality, and that human rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of the press, are respected throughout Burundi. Unfortunately, however, some officials, under the banner of some of the Organization’s entities, are discouraging this positive development by politicizing democracy and the fight against impunity.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“That is why the Government of Burundi is developing transport infrastructure, including road, rail, air and water transport, in order to achieve the interconnected, multimodal approach at the national and subregional levels that is imperative for my country. Burundi is working closely with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Republic of Tanzania to achieve the ambitious Uvinza-Musongati- Gitega-Bujumbura-Uvira-Kindu railroad project that will link the three countries, as well as the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This megaproject will not only boost the economies of the three countries, but will also facilitate the movement of goods and people in the subregion. We would like the States Members of the United Nations to stand as one to protect and promote all the rights that humankind must enjoy without distinction.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“I take this opportunity to ask the international community to support the Nairobi process to help the Congolese people in distress. With further regard to peace and security, by participating in this meeting, I am led to humbly request the involvement of the United Nations in tracking down the terrorist groups that are beginning to infiltrate our subregion, not to mention those already active in other parts of the world. The East African Community, of which Burundi holds the presidency, has just welcomed a new member, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and, together with the other heads of State of the member countries, we have set ourselves the goal of stabilizing the entire community, so that our countries’ populations can finally focus on socioeconomic development projects.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Peace is a topic that is close to our hearts; its absence weighs heavily on the lives of our peoples. It is in this spirit that we will never allow ourselves to shy away from implementing security decisions taken by this important, dignified international Organization, the United Nations. With this in mind, Burundi continues to fight tooth and nail to contribute to the return of peace in countries in which it has been disrupted, in the framework of the United Nations, the African Union or the region. Our interventions in Somalia and the Central African Republic are testimony to this. Similarly, Burundi is committed to contributing to the return of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the framework of the East African Community initiative.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“I am confident because my country, Burundi, has seen all too much, with repeated political crises that have destroyed not only human lives, but also the environment. Today we have recovered, and the country is well on the way to socioeconomic development. Burundi is striving to make progress in this direction, using the dividends of peace, security, stability and the social cohesion that has re-emerged thanks to Burundians themselves and to the contribution of the international community. We therefore hope that everyone will embrace the spirit of peace, fraternity and justice so that all the peoples of the world may fully enjoy their right to live well and in dignity. On the humanitarian level, Burundi has welcomed on its soil, with warmth and dignity, thousands of refugees of all ethnicities from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Unfortunately, the world has become an immense tower from which we witness, with tears in our eyes, gruesome acts in some nations due to war, horrible massacres, refugee flows, food insecurity and the destabilization of world economic systems. The countries of the world are experiencing the knock-on effects of the situation in Ukraine. In Africa, terrorism and violent extremism continue to strike in the Sahel region, the Horn of Africa and in Central Africa, with a tendency to spread to the southern region of Africa. The same is true in other parts of the world — as has been noted, terrorism has no borders and climate change, which causes famine, has no limits. However, together, with political will, I am confident that we can overcome these scourges.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“I would also like to express my deep gratitude to his predecessor, Mr. Abdulla Shahid, for the remarkable work he has done under extremely difficult conditions marked by the ongoing crisis resulting from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and by security crises in several regions of the world. In that context, I pay a well-deserved tribute to the Secretary- General of the Organization, Mr. Antonio Guterres, who has spared no effort in accomplishing his mission well despite a difficult situation involving various crises and paradoxes. As the Burundian adage states: “In a climate of peace, a pruning knife can serve as a lawnmower” — in other words, where there is peace, anything is possible. The world today should take inspiration from this.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Praise be to God the Almighty and Merciful, who has allowed us to meet in the magnificent city of New York to participate in our Organization’s current session under the best conditions. At the outset of my remarks, allow me to express my sincere thanks to the Government and the people of the United States of America, and more particularly to the people of New York, for the exemplary welcome and hospitality extended to me and my delegation. I would also like to express my warm and heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Csaba Korosi, for his auspicious election as President of the General Assembly of the United Nations at its seventy-seventh session. Burundi, through me, assures the President of its full support and cooperation throughout his mandate in the service of humankind.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“In that context, as the only continent not represented in the permanent membership of the Security Council, and underrepresented in the non-permanent category, Africa continues to suffer the historical injustice of exclusion in that organ, which is extremely important to all of us. In conclusion, the State of Burundi reiterates its firm commitment to the principles and values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, such as the sovereign equality of States and their territorial integrity, non-aggression, political independence and the settlement of disputes by peaceful means. The State of Burundi also reaffirms its faith in the fundamental human rights, social justice, the dignity and value of the human person and the equal rights of men and women and of nations.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“To that end, Burundi, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo together are on a better path towards initiating the railroad project that will link the port of Dar es Salaam to Burundi and the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the institutional level, Burundi supports the concerted efforts of the Secretary-General to reform the United Nations in order to revitalize our shared Organization and make it more effective, efficient, accountable and closer to the people of the world whom it serves. We enthusiastically welcome his report entitled Our Common Agenda, which he believes to be the starting point for our joint efforts.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Similarly, Burundi welcomes the progress already made in normalizing friendly and cooperative relations with the European Union and its States members through political dialogue conducted in a constructive and respectful spirit between the two parties. With regard to relations in the continent, our country is pleased to have ratified the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area, the ultimate goal of which is to eventually integrate all 55 States members of the African Union into a single free-trade bloc — the overarching purpose of which is to meet the Agenda 2063 objective of creating a continental market with the free movement of people, goods and services, which is essential for strengthening economic integration.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“In that context, Burundi spares no effort in finding the means to finance projects related to biodiversity, water pollution control, soil protection, the protection of the ozone layer and organic pollutants, through its ambitious reforestation project, Ewe Burundi Urambaye, which means, “Burundi covered in its entirety”. At the diplomatic level and with regard to cooperation, Burundi is committed to normalizing and promoting friendly and cooperative relations with its bilateral and multilateral partners and regaining its rightful place in the concert of nations. Accordingly, my country once again welcomes the historic decision by the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council to remove Burundi from their political agendas in recognition of the return of peace, security and lasting stability in the country.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“As for retirees, the overall main objective is to take care of the elderly, while ensuring their medical care and improving their pensions. In order to renew hope for all citizens, this year the Government launched the National Programme on Peace Capitalization, Social Stability and the Promotion of Economic Growth. The Programme is expected to benefit from the support of all of Burundi’s development partners in order to boost socioeconomic development, capitalize on peace and ensure hope for citizens in Burundi in the aftermath of long periods of conflict. Another priority requiring our efforts in the area of sustainable development — to which Burundi attaches great importance, with its adherence to some 20 related international conventions — is the protection of the environment.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Moreover, in order to meet its goals pertaining to job creation and development, the State of Burundi, through the Impulse, Guarantee and Support Fund, offers a portion of guaranteed funding to profitable projects launched and managed by youth and women. In addition to the priorities I mentioned, Burundi also focuses on the repatriation of refugees and care for retirees. Thanks to the restoration of peace and security, Burundian refugees, including political actors, have returned en masse and have been welcomed with love and dignity. Since July 2020, more than 75,000 refugees returned voluntarily, in addition to the more than 50,000 who returned without going through the specialized United Nations agencies.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“We are currently at work on reforming the educational system so that it can provide technical and professional training, which will turn out young people with the technical ability and versatility required in all economic sector activities. With regard to social protection, at stake are the issues related to the employability of young people and women and the improvement of the living conditions of people in vulnerable situations. To that end, Burundi encourages young people to be imaginative in initiating development projects and launched a large-scale programme to promote their economic empowerment and employment, in addition to the establishment of the Youth Investment Bank and the Investment Bank for Women.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“That is why the State of Burundi has committed itself to supporting local cooperatives in combating poverty in every part of the country, a policy that has made Burundi one of the few countries that do not import foodstuffs. The other priority is centred on education. Education for all is part and parcel of the United Nations agenda, and my country believes that it is indispensable to the sustainable development programme. At the outset, we ensured free basic education, enabling all children to attend school regardless of their social situation. Similarly, we decided to set up school infrastructure and trade education centres in every census area.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“In the same vein, Burundi also calls for international solidarity to save our citizens from other diseases that are preventing them from progress towards economic development. In that regard, the Government of Burundi has implemented a policy of free health care for children under five years of age and women who give birth in public health facilities. In addition, we are committed to providing every commune with at least one hospital so as to ensure local care for the entire Burundian population. The first priority of our economic development is food security. Our goal is to ensure that every mouth is fed and that every citizen receives an income enabling him or her to meet other basic needs.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)