Relationship dossier
Burundi
India
Relationship assessment
Burundi–India ties include bilateral agreements and Indian development assistance in Burundi.
Burundi toward India
+20Burundi has engaged with India through bilateral agreements and cooperation mechanisms, including arrangements connected with Indian-supported development projects. The extent of Burundi's practical contribution to these programs is unclear.
India toward Burundi
+35India has provided development assistance and lines of credit for projects in Burundi, including initiatives in agriculture and water supply, and has supported vocational training and other capacity-building efforts.
Overall relationship
+30The relationship is characterized by development cooperation and bilateral agreements rather than a close strategic alignment. Indian credit and assistance for projects in Burundi provide a substantive basis for cooperation, while the scope and implementation of these initiatives remain uncertain.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Burundi and India have pursued practical bilateral cooperation, including agreements and Indian-funded development projects in Burundi. India has provided development assistance and lines of credit for projects including agriculture and water supply. The relationship appears cooperative, although the scope and implementation of bilateral programs are not fully clear.
Key developments
India provided lines of credit for development projects in Burundi, including agriculture and water supply.
India supported vocational training and capacity-building initiatives in Burundi.
Major uncertainties
- The implementation and current status of Indian-supported projects in Burundi are unclear.
- Details of Burundi's participation in bilateral agreements and cooperation mechanisms are limited.