President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza today toured the 13th edition of the EAC Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi exhibition themed Promoting Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi through innovation, competitiveness, investment and private public partnership at the Musee Vivant de Bujumbura in Bujumbura, Burundi.
The EAC Director of Trade Dr. Flora Musonda, the EAC Principal Internal Trade Officer Mr. Nduati wa Karanja, the Chairman of the East African CISO Mr. James Bwatuti, the Dean of EAC Ambassadors in the Republic of Burundi Amb. Benjamin A.M. Mweri, Ministry of Trade and other government officials guided the President through various exhibition stands from all the five Partner States and the EAC Secretariat.
In a short statement to the exhibitors and show-goers, President Nkurunziza welcomed the Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi artisans to Burundi and commended their presence in the country.
He said Burundians recognize the efforts and roles played by the other EAC Partner States in bringing peace, security and stability in their country through the Arusha Peace Accord as well as the admission of Burundi into the Community in 2007.
“Burundi is now enjoying peace, security and stability and as such we are now able to reconstruct our country.
“Don’t rush to go back, take time to explore the country and see the developments taking place for yourselves,” said the President.
“We have enough rooms and food,” Nkurunziza joked. He pledged support to the informal and private sectors in Burundi and the region.
The President concluded by wishing East Africans a happy Christmas and prosperous new year 2013.
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