On July 1, 2024, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs Liu Yuxi, upon invitation, attended the reception hosted by the Embassy of Burundi in China to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Burundi's National Day and delivered a speech.

Liu Yuxi congratulated Burundi on the 62nd anniversary of its national day, and spoke highly of the friendly relations between China and Burundi. He said that under the joint care and guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Evariste Ndayishimiye, China and Burundi have witnessed sound development momentum. He sincerely wishes that cooperation in various fields between the two countries will continue to achieve new and greater achievements.

Ambassador of Burundi to China Telesphore Irambona highly valued the relations between the two countries and the strong support that China has been providing to the national development of Burundi. He said that the Burundian government is willing to reiterate its commitment to the one-China principle and will continue its long-term and firm support to China on issues related to China's core interests and major concerns.