In 2015, King Burhan undertook a significant diplomatic journey, engaging with Somali diaspora communities worldwide. A particularly noteworthy interaction was his meeting with Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini in South Africa during a period of heightened xenophobic tensions.
Held in Beverly Hills’ business center in Durban on Saturday evening, both sides discussed on the recent Xenophobia attacks most particularly on the well-being of the Thousands of Somali citizens in South Africa, who were also part of the foreigners attacked by the local citizens.
King Zwelithini apologized on the bad treatments against Somalis in his country.
Following hours of meeting, the two kings agreed on the following points:
- To stop the attacks on foreigners living in South Africa, particularly of Somali origins
- Somalis living in South Africa should abide the laws and respect also the cultural norms
- Both Somali and South African citizens should work cooperatively on peace and development
- Somalia and South Africa kingdoms should build close relations and work on the peace & development of their people
- To form a joint committee composed of 14 people who will work on the relations of both sides