On April 12, Wang Zhifa, Vice Chairman of China National Tourism Bureau met Patricia Rwimo, Permanent Secretary of Burundian Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and her party in Beijing.
 

Wang Zhifa said that in recent years, the political situation in Burundi has been stable and the society harmonious; the two countries have continuously expanded and deepened the economic and trade exchange and cooperation, laying a sound foundation for tourism development in both countries. China attaches great importance to maintaining good cooperation with Burundi and other African countries. We appreciate Burundi’s enhanced promotion efforts in China recently, and suggest Burundian tourism enterprises open more tourist routes appealing to Chinese tourists so as to attract more of them to Burundi. We also welcome more Burundian tourists to China.
 

Patricia Rwimo said that the Burundian government has paid great attention to tourism and it is to issue an action program this May to promote tourism at the national level. This visit to China inspired her a lot, making her aware that besides exploring foreign markets, they should endeavor, as China had done, to explore the domestic market and build the resorts and scenic spots at home. She expressed the hope that the tourism authorities of the two countries can have more communication in the future so as to conduct cooperation in a more specific and more deep-going way.
 

Also present at the meeting were leaders from the Department of Tourism Promotion and International Liaison, CNTA.

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