# Burkina Faso and Burundi bilateral cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/burkina-faso-and-burundi-bilateral-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-07T11:28:26.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Burkina Faso and Burundi have entered a new phase of diplomatic relations through the signing of 14 bilateral cooperation agreements. Finalized during the first session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation in Bujumbura, these legal instruments aim to strengthen ties across strategic sectors including agriculture, livestock, security, civil protection, health, and transportation. The agreements also prioritize educational cooperation in technical, professional, and higher education, alongside research. Administrative measures to facilitate mobility include the mutual recognition of national driving permits and the removal of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, service, and ordinary passports. Other collaborative areas involve employment, social protection, youth, sports, and disaster risk management, reflecting a broader effort to enhance South-South cooperation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Burkina Faso and Togo advance bilateral cooperation and banking reforms Burkina Faso and Togo advance domestic and regional policies, focusing on China-Burkina bilateral cooperation, national patriotism, and banking sector reforms within the West African Monetary Union. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-prime-minister-rimtalba-jean-emmanuel-oudraogo-reports-72-implementation-rate ### 2026-08-13: Burkina Faso and Burundi sign 14 bilateral cooperation agreements Burkina Faso and Burundi signed 14 cooperation agreements in Bujumbura, covering security, agriculture, health, and education, while implementing visa waivers for various passport holders. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-and-burundi-sign-14-bilateral-cooperation-agreements --- Cite as: Burkina Faso and Burundi bilateral cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/burkina-faso-and-burundi-bilateral-cooperation