HomeCountries & Areas…Burundi hide Burundi Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of African Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 3: Reconsider Travel Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Burundi U.S.-Burundi Relations U.S. Assistance to Burundi Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Burundi Relations In 1962, the U.S. established diplomatic relations with Burundi when it gained its independence from Belgium. The U.S. supports the achievement of long-term stability, prosperity, and good governance in Burundi through broad, inclusive reconciliation; humanitarian assistance; economic growth; and the promotion of political openness and expansion of democratic freedoms. The U.S. seeks to facilitate Burundi’s deeper integration into regional and In 1962, the U.S. established diplomatic relations with Burundi when it gained its independence from Belgium. The U.S. supports the achievement of long-term stability, prosperity, and good governance in Burundi through broad, inclusive reconciliation; humanitarian assistance; economic growth; and the promotion of political openness and expansion of democratic freedoms. The U.S. seeks to facilitate Burundi’s deeper integration into regional and international markets as a means to promote sustainable economic development. Collapse U.S.-Burundi Relations Read more about U.S.-Burundi Relations U.S. Assistance to Burundi The majority of U.S. foreign assistance in Burundi contributes to improving the health and food security sectors. U.S. foreign assistance promotes private sector-led economic growth, emphasizing agricultural production and trade (particularly within the East African Community common market) to build Burundi’s capacity to maintain peace and security both at home and elsewhere in Africa. U.S. development assistance seeks to prioritize The majority of U.S. foreign assistance in Burundi contributes to improving the health and food security sectors. U.S. foreign assistance promotes private sector-led economic growth, emphasizing agricultural production and trade (particularly within the East African Community common market) to build Burundi’s capacity to maintain peace and security both at home and elsewhere in Africa. U.S. development assistance seeks to prioritize youth and women in order to bolster the whole society more effectively. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Burundi Read more about U.S. Assistance to Burundi Bilateral Economic Relations Burundi’s eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act was suspended in October 2015, but remains under review. The U.S. has signed trade and investment framework agreements with the East African Community and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. Burundi is a member of both regional organizations. The primary U.S. exports to Burundi include computer and electronic Burundi’s eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act was suspended in October 2015, but remains under review. The U.S. has signed trade and investment framework agreements with the East African Community and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. Burundi is a member of both regional organizations. The primary U.S. exports to Burundi include computer and electronic products. The U.S. imports coffee and other agricultural products from Burundi. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Fiscal Transparency Report The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability. View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications Highlights January 5, 2024 On the Human Rights Situation in Burundi October 31, 2023 U.S. Relations With Burundi October 19, 2023 Winners of the 2023 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence July 1, 2023 Burundi National Day December 9, 2022 Combating Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of African Affairs Burundi