EASF Day Burundi 2018

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EASF Day Burundi 2018

Speeches Made during the EASF Open Day in Burundi

Speech of the EASF Director, Dr. Abdillahi Omar Bouh

Speech of the Chairperson, Friends of EASF, Col. Joern Rasmussen

Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2018 in Bujumbura, Burundi.

The EASF Director (left) hands over the flag to the Burundi Defence Minister (right)
The Minister for Defence flags off the Peace Walk
The walk will follow designated streets in Bujumbura
The Peace Walk conveys the message of peace to the general public
Civilians, police and military personnel take part in the walk
EASF Open Days in Member States were rolled out in 2015 for the first time
University and college students taking part in the walk
The Minister for Defence (left), the Director and other officials during the walk
The EASF Head of Peace Operations' Department carries the EASF flag
The Chairman, Friends of EASF takes over the flag from Head of Peace Operations' Department
The Danish Technical Advisor to EASF flies the EASF flag high
The Military band entertains the crowds along the entire way
The Minister for Defence delivers his keynote speech after the walk
The EASF Director addresses the participants
The Chairman, Friends of EASF delivers his message to the participants
One of the selected speakers addresses the public
A university student poses a question
The EASF Director explains the mandate and responsibilities of the Standby Force
The EASF Military Chief of Staff (left) and the Human Resource Officer (2nd left) during the question and answer session
A substantial number of people have shown interest in the event
Three members of EASF staff during the occasion
The Head of Peace Operations' Department gives a word of thanks at the close of the occasion
The Minister for Defence (left) hands over the flag back to the Director
Senior officials (hosts and guests) pose for a group photograph