The Joint Letter was submitted to the Forum of the Former African Heads of State and Government on behalf of the United Republic of Tanzania's President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and the Republic of Malawi's President Joyce Banda.Accepting the Joint Letter was the Chairperson of the Forum, retired President Joaquim Chissano, who is also the former President of the Republic of Mozambique.
Mhe.Balozi Rajabu Gamaha, Kaimu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa (kulia) na Balozi Albert Shingiro, Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Burundi wakiweka saini barua ya pamoja kwa niaba ya Serikali ya Nchi zao ambayo itawasilishwa kwenye Shirika la Kijerumani la GIZ ili kuomba msaada wa kuimarisha mpaka kati ya Tanzania na Burundi.