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The Burundian government has donated 5,000 metric tonnes of maize, beans and rice to Zambia to help mitigate the impact of the recent drought.
Burundian President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, currently on a state visit to Zambia, announced the donation during his address to the National Assembly in Lusaka on Friday.
He said that the gesture was a sincere act of solidarity from the people of Burundi.
“As a neighbor, we have learned that Zambia has recently experienced a drought that has significantly reduced agricultural production in some areas. As a gesture of solidarity and in the spirit of Ubuntu values, the government and people of Burundi have decided to donate 5,000 tonnes of maize, rice and beans,” President Ndayishimiye said.
He noted that although the donation was modest, it comes from the heart of the Burundian people.
President Ndayishimiye also called for closer collaboration between the National Assemblies of the two countries, stressing that such efforts would benefit both nations.
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Additionally, he invited Zambian investors to explore various investment opportunities in Burundi.
“In order to guarantee the achievement of our objectives, it is important that we both intensify our efforts to promote trade and take advantage of the vast business opportunities,” he said.
The Burundian President has been on a three-day state visit and is expected to grace the 96th Lusaka Agricultural and Commercial Show as the Guest of Honour on Saturday.
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