Minister for Home Affairs Patrobas Katambi has held high-level talks with the Ambassador of Burundi to Tanzania, Ms Leontine Nzeyimana, as the two sides moved to strengthen bilateral cooperation on refugee management, crime prevention and the welfare of Burundian refugees living in Tanzania.
During the meeting, the leaders exchanged views on the presence of refugee camps in the country and the need for enhanced coordination to ensure safety, social cohesion and respect for the law within and around the camps.
Emphasis was also placed on public education as a key tool in preventing crime and promoting peaceful coexistence between refugees and host communities.
The discussions further highlighted the importance of safeguarding the social welfare of Burundian refugees, in line with Tanzania’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian principles and regional solidarity.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud, Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr Maduhu Kazi, and an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Evans Magoiga.
The talks were held on Monday at the Ministry of Home Affairs headquarters in Mtumba, Dodoma.