The Burundi Ministry of Finance and National Planning said that, during Burundi's participation in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, the country signed a USD 100 million commercial financing agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to support imports of essential goods. The meetings were also used to restate Burundi's priorities of restoring macroeconomic balances, strengthening economic resilience and accelerating structural transformation. The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa financing is intended for supplies such as fuel, medicines and fertilizers. Burundi also organized a high-level strategic dialogue on financing the Infrastructure-Energy-Mines Corridor with the African Development Bank Group, the World Bank Group and private sector partners, covering project progress, financing needs and structuring options including public-private partnerships for rail infrastructure, energy capacity and development of strategic mineral resources, including the Musongati nickel deposit and associated minerals. The discussions with the bank also reviewed ongoing projects and agreed measures to strengthen execution and monitoring, while the finance minister used a separate transport corridors forum to highlight the Central Corridor's role in improving connectivity, competitiveness and jobs. According to the ministry, International Monetary Fund officials welcomed progress in Burundi's macroeconomic stabilization program and reiterated support for continued implementation. The delegation also discussed potential cooperation with Cybastion on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital skills, and the company indicated interest in a follow-up visit to Burundi.

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