30/08/2005 (Agence Europe) - The EU's High Representative for CFSP, Javier Solana, has sent a message of congratulation to the president of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, on the occasion of his investiture on 26 August. Mr Solana writes (our translation): “Your electoral victory comes as a long-awaited turning point after so many years of civil war. It opens up an era of national reconciliation for your country as a whole. The results of the electoral process and the ongoing integration of a true republican army constitute a powerful signal for the Great Lake region. We assure you of the European Union's continued and full support to Burundi and to the people of Burundi for the building of a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future”. (See EUROPE 9012 for the declaration by the British EU Council Presidency on behalf of the EU).