More messages of congratulations

Asmara, 25 May 2020- The leaders of Sudan, Kuwait, Serbia and Libya sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea in connection with the 29th Independence Day anniversary.In their massages, Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Lt. Gen. Abdul Fatah Al-Burhan, Emir of Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber, President of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Aleksandar Vucic and President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord of Libya Mr. Faiez Mustafa Al-Serraj wished good health to President Isaias Afwerki and peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people.

The leaders also expressed readiness to develop friendly relations and mutual cooperation with Eritrea.

Keynote Address by President Isaias Afwerki 29th Independence Anniversary Asmara, 24 May 2020

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to the entire people of Eritrea inside the country and abroad on this auspicious, 2020, National Independence Day.  Let me also express profound gratitude to the Commission of Culture and Sports, all other entities, and, individuals involved in the creative preparation of programmes and events so as to imbue due splendor to this momentous day despite the looming threat of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Leaving aside the controversial issues on how and where from COVID-19 originated, the colossal threat of this sudden pandemic – unprecedented in the annals of the history of mankind – and that is claiming, sadly, a huge loss of life is indeed a wake-up call for all of us.  What is more perplexing is that the calamity is occurring in the 21st century; in an era of high scientific progress.  In the event, it is timely and incumbent on us to draw appropriate lessons from this disaster, deepen our knowledge and understanding, and adjust our overall approach and roadmap for the period ahead. Read more

Messages of congratulations

Asmara, 21 May 2020- Leaders of various countries have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea in connection with the 29th Independence Day anniversary.

In their messages, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt, President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey wished good health to President Isaias Afwerki and peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people.

The leaders also expressed their country’s readiness to develop relations and mutual cooperation with Eritrea.

Eritrea’s delegation met with First Vice President of TMC and PM Hamdock

Asmara, 18 May 2020 – Eritrea’s senior delegation met with First Vice President of the Sovereign Council, Mohammed Hamdan Deglo, and Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdock in Khartoum yesterday and today. The discussions focused on bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

At the meetings, the First Vice President Mohammed Hamdan Deglo expressed appreciation for President Isaias’ initiative to spur the partnership with Sudan and his efforts to promote regional cooperation.

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdock for his part underlined the dividend of partnership and joint efforts of both countries for viable regional integration.