The Secretary-General met on 14 April 2015 with the Minister of Interior of Burundi, Mr. Edouard Nduwimana. The Secretary-General noted that Burundi owes its progress to the spirit of Arusha and the determination of Burundians to build a peaceful, democratic and prosperous nation.
They discussed recent developments ahead of the general elections to be held between May and August this year.
The Secretary-General expressed his concern about the rising political tensions in the country and encouraged Burundians to resolve their political differences through dialogue and without resorting to violence.
He called on the Government to ensure that the security services manage potential security incidents with the utmost professionalism. He also encouraged the Government to ensure that all political actors are able to participate fully and freely in the electoral process. “This would contribute to credible elections and reduce further tensions”, the Secretary-General said.