§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the further support announced during his visit to Africa for the Burundi peace process. [112381]
§ Mr. HainThe UK has supported the Burundi peace process politically, with resources and with personnel. The UK has contributed over £250,000 so far and will continue to support the process as long as the current momentum is maintained.
I attended the Burundi peace summit at Nelson Mandela's request in Arusha on 21 February, and I announced a further contribution of £30,000 to the current round of negotiations and £50,000 for related reconciliation efforts in Burundi.