§ Mr. LoveTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking to assist the process of peace in Burundi; and if he will make a statement. [127816]
§ Mr. MullinThe British Government are committed to supporting the Arusha process and the transitional government institutions. We have given extensive66W support to South African Vice President Zuma and his facilitation team. We are also supporting the African Mission in Burundi, both financially and politically.
§ Mr. LoveTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking to ensure that the African Union mission in Burundi is effective and supported; and if he will make a statement. [127817]
§ Mr. MullinThe UK is actively supporting the African Union's African Mission in Burundi (AMIB), both financially and politically. We have provided up to £3.9 million to supply vital equipment to the Mozambican contingent. We maintain regular contact with our international partners, the African Union, the UN and senior AMIB personnel, to ensure that AMIB is able to carry out its function.
§ John RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with(a) the United Nations, (b) the United States, (c) the African Union and (d) the Burundi Government regarding international efforts to encourage rebel groups in Burundi to enter into peace negotiations with the Government of Burundi. [128123]
§ Mr. MullinMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary met President Ndayizeye on 11 July to discuss the peace process. The UK maintains close contacts with the government of Burundi, the regional facilitation teams, the African Union and the UN, and our other partners in the international community in pursuit of peace in Burundi.