• Morocco and Burundi signed 10 cooperation agreements across key sectors.

• Both countries adopted a 2025–2027 roadmap to deepen bilateral relations.

• Burundi reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity.

Morocco and Burundi have strengthened their diplomatic and economic ties with 10 new cooperation agreements across various sectors, They also signed a new roadmap for 2025 to 2027. The announcement was made in a statement from Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, released on May 12.

The new agreements are aimed at deepening and diversifying the relationship between the two nations. They include a tax treaty to eliminate double taxation on income and to prevent tax evasion and fraud. Two additional agreements were signed focusing on energy cooperation and decentralization and local governance.

The package also includes five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, and tourism. Beyond that, the two countries signed a framework agreement for granting academic scholarships and another in the area of vocational training.

These commitments were made during the first session of the Joint Cooperation Commission, co-chaired by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Burundian Foreign Minister Albert Shingiro. During the session, Shingiro reiterated Burundi’s “firm position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over all of its land,” as stated in a joint declaration.

Ties between Morocco and Burundi have grown stronger in recent years. In 2021, the two countries introduced a cooperation roadmap for 2021–2024, which helped boost their bilateral exchanges. That same year, Morocco opened its embassy in Bujumbura. In 2022, they agreed to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports, making it easier for officials to travel and collaborate.

The economic benefits of the Morocco–Burundi partnership are expected to grow, supported by their shared membership in major regional trade blocs. Burundi is part of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), while both countries are members of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). These frameworks will give both countries access to larger markets, lower trade barriers, and more investment opportunities—while also promoting economic development, infrastructure improvement, and regional stability.

According to the International Trade Centre, trade between Morocco and Burundi reached $935,000 in 2023.