Monday, July 2, 2012
Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will represent President Jacob Zuma at the 50th anniversary of Burundi's independence today.
Burundi gained its independence from Belgium on 1 July 1962.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has described relations between South Africa and Burundi as "excellent".
"South Africa's involvement in Burundi is currently focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with a strong emphasis on Burundi's Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) endeavors, assistance with the establishment a Truth and Reconciliation Commission and investigations regarding socio-economic and infrastructure development opportunities," said a statement.
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