Addis Ababa, April 9, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi presided over the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the two nations at the National Palace.
The comprehensive set of agreements covers defence, health, education, water and energy, agriculture, trade, digital identification, and tourism, formalizing a shared commitment to regional sustainable development.
“These MOUs lay the foundation for our collective journey toward prosperity by synergizing the vast potential of the two nations,” the Office of the Prime Minister stated in a social media post.
The agreements mark a significant step in deepening bilateral cooperation, ensuring that Ethiopia and Burundi leverage their strengths across strategic sectors to foster growth and regional integration.
Prior to the signing of the agreements, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held extensive discussions with President Évariste Ndayishimiye at the National Palace. The leaders engaged in a tête-à-tête meeting and bilateral talks with their high-level delegations, reviewing key areas of cooperation and setting the framework for the subsequent agreements.
Earlier in the day, President Ndayishimiye arrived in Addis Ababa for his official working visit, during which he also toured the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone and visited the headquarters of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF).