Jean Claude Ndenzako Karerwa said the two nations have developed their relations beyond traditional friendship, enjoying high political mutual trust and fruitful economic and trade cooperation.
Karerwa said China had stood by his country whenever it faced unfair treatment from the international community.
“On top of multi-faceted support, China has repeatedly been against unfair resolutions against Burundi,” he said.
According to the spokesperson, in 2017 alone, there were “countless” achievements made by China in favour of Burundi, including the ongoing construction of the presidential palace and state house, scholarships and training sessions granted to Burundian citizens by China.
“Until now, we 100 percent appreciate the ongoing cooperation and we look forward to improving our mutual cooperation,” Karerwa said.
Beijing is set to host the 2018 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Kererwa said his country can use the forum to build even stronger ties with China.
He praised Chinese companies for playing a key role in the development of Africa’s key strategic sectors like agriculture, banking, insurance, infrastructure, transport, transfer of knowledge and technologies and information and communication technologies.
He further said Burundi wishes to strengthen cooperation with China in the sectors of capacity building, medical treatment and construction of hydropower dams.
China and Burundi established diplomatic relations in 1963.
