Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The stance and robust solidarity of the people and Government of Eritrea on the cause of the people of South Sudan is an indelible historical fact that is embossed on granite.  In the event, it does not require third-party testimony or validation; nor can it be misconstrued for sinister purposes.  Eritrea’s unfaltering historical stance was never adulterated by whimsical considerations in response to fluid or changing developments and realities. Read more

International Women’s Day commemorated nationwide

Asmara, 09 March 2014- International Women’s Day, March 8, commemorated nation wide under the theme “Consolidating Gender Equality: Stop Under Age Marriage”.

During a ceremony conducted at Asmara Expo Hall in which Ministers, PFDJ officials, members of the regional Assembly and members of the national associations took part, Ms. Teke’a Tesfamicael, chairwoman of NUEW Central region branch, indicated that ensuring gender equality has been one of the policy pillars of the Eritrean Government, and that important programs have been charted out aimed at ensuring strong participation and equal opportunity for women. Read more

Funeral service of Maj. General Gebregziabher Andemariam conducted today at Asmara Patriots Cemetery with patriotic zeal

Asmara, 08 March 2014 – The funeral service of the late veteran fighter Maj. General Gebregziabher Andemariam, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defence Force,was conducted today at Asmara Patriots Cemetery with patriotic zeal in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, Ministers, Senior Government and PFDJ officials, Army Commanders, religious leaders and a large number of nationals.

The funeral ceremony was accompanied by Salute of the Guard of Honor that marched from Maj. General Gebregziabher’s home to the cemetery, and the memoir was presented by Brig. General Tekle Libsu. Read more