South Africa Considering Direct Flights To Burundi

Written by Ann Brown

Nov 08, 2014

South Africa has been requested to reintroduce direct flights between South Africa and Burundi.

This as Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza paid a state visit to South Africa this week.

“During the discussions, the Burundian side requested that South Africa consider ways to reintroduce direct flights by SAA between South Africa and Burundi, and to consider cooperation with Air Burundi. South Africa agreed to consider the request,” said a joint Communiqué issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on Wednesday.

The state visit, which took place in Cape Town, was aimed at further strengthening the ties of friendship and cooperation that exist between South Africa and Burundi.

Both President Nkurunziza and President Jacob Zuma noted that bilateral trade stood at US$ 52 million in 2013, and has potential to grow further.