Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has assured the newly sworn in Burundi President Evariste Ndayimishiye of Tanzania's commitment to cooperate with Burundians in various areas of development.

The Vice President expressed the country's commitment on Thursday in the message she delivered to Burundian people during the swearing in ceremony of new President Ndayishimiye.

Ms Hassan, who was accompanied by former President Jakaya Kikwete, led Tanzania's delegation to Burundi during the swearing in ceremony, representing President John Magufuli who is now tied up by election-related commitments and other national duties.

On his part, former President Kikwete congratulated the people of Burundi for conducting peaceful elections, urging them to put all their strength into building their nation.

"The president congratulates the people of Burundi on running your elections in peace and harmony although some people thought things would go wrong," Mr Kikwete said.