21 July 2011
Luanda — Burundi intends to learn from Angola’s experience in the field of promotion and development of democracy.
This was disclosed Thursday in Luanda by Burundian ombudsman, Mohamed Rukara, while speaking to the press at the end of an audience granted to him by the deputy vice-speaker of the National Assembly, Joana Lina, as part of his visit to Angola.
Mohamed Rukara acknowledged the role played by Angolan Parliament in the development of democracy and promotion of human rights, after a long lasting armed conflict.
The officials told press that he has addressed an invitation to Angolan Parliamentary authorities to visit his country, so they can transmit their experience.
According to him, democracy in Africa should go in line with the traditional values of respective peoples, with their own characteristics.
The Burundian ombudsman said he was surprised with the growth recorded in the country, in the social domain and reconstruction of infrastructures destroyed during the war.
Mohamed Rukara is in Angola since Tuesday, for a three-day visit at the invitation of his Angolan counterpart, Paulo Tjipilica, who is also the chairperson of the African Ombudsmen organisation.
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Burundi Seeks Nation’s Experience in Promotion of Democracy