Burundi–Iran relations

Burundi
Iran

Burundi and Iran established diplomatic relations on 31 March 1985.[1] Iran has a non resident ambassador in Kampala.

History

In 2018, Iran voted against creating a commission of inquiry on Burundi at the United Nations.[2] Every year since 2015 when Pierre Nkurunziza was in power, Burundi voted against condemning Iran at the United Nations.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Burundi would again vote against condemning Iran in 2023.[9]

In 2022, the Ambassador of Burundi stated "The Republic of Burundi is interested in raising its relations with Iran to the highest possible level and making a redoubled effort to make up for the shortcomings caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the past two years."[10]

State visits

In 2015, President Pierre Nkurunziza met Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and said "The Islamic Republic of Iran is a precious friend for us, and Bujumbura wishes to expand comprehensive relations with Tehran."[11]

In 2016, the Burundian Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Tehran to meet President Hassan Rouhani, following Burundi's isolation by the west.[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Africa Contemporary Record: Annual Survey and Documents, Volume 18. Africana Publishing Company. 1985. p. 259.
  2. ↑ https://www.un.org/en/ga/third/73/docs/voting_sheets/coi_burundi.pdf
  3. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2015-12-17. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2016-12-19. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2017-12-19. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2018-12-17. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2019-12-18. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2020-12-16. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ↑ https://www.un.org/en/ga/third/78/docs/voting_sheets/L.41.pdf
  10. ↑ https://irangov.ir/detail/385177
  11. ↑ "President: Burundi Eager to Expand All-Out Ties with Iran | Farsnews Agency". www.farsnews.ir. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  12. ↑ Iranzi, Fabrice (2016-08-16). "Burundi turn to Iran for new diplomatic efforts". RegionWeek. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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