Statement by Eritrea’s Delegation at ICPD...
Statement by Eritrea’s Delegation at ICPD Conference
Excellencies,
In 1994, when International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) was held in Cairo, Eritrea crafted its National Charter while celebrating its 1st de jure independence. In that Charter, it was clearly stated that; “the issue of women is a major social issue and a society that doesn’t respect the rights and equality of women cannot be truly considered liberated”. Hence, it funneled its financial wherewithal, including international support, to achieve these noble objectives.
In this respect, the GOE made education free for all; from elementary to tertiary level; increased number of schools from just 132 to 1987; NER in elementary school from 30% to 83.2%; in middle school from 6% to 48%. This was done with the objective of enhancing girls’ participation, retention and performance in education. Read more
Annual Eritrean community festival in Jeddah
Annual Eritrean community festival in Jeddah
Asmara, 14 November 2019- The annual festival of Eritrean community in Jeddah and its environment was officially opened on 13 November by Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The opening ceremony that was attended by a number of nationals was highlighted by pictorial exhibition, cultural and artistic programs as well as other entertaining programs staged by students of the Eritrean International School. Read more
Eid-Mowlid celebrated nation wide
Eid-Mowlid celebrated nation wide
Asmara, 09 November 2019- The 1441 years of Eid-Mowlid Al-Nebi was colorfully celebrated across the country today, 9 November.
The observance at the Al-Khulafae Al-Rashidin Mosque here in the capital was attended by senior Government officials, religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Community as well as thousands of the faithful. Read more
Minister Osman met and held talks with F.M of...
Minister Osman met and held talks with F.M of Kuwait
Asmara, 11 November 2019- Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs met and held talks on 10 November in Kuwait with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheik Sabah Al-Sabah.
During the meeting the two sides discussed on bilateral relations, regional and global developments as well as on issues of mutual importance.
The meeting was attended by the Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in Kuwait, Mr. Humed Yahya and Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Khaled Al-Jarallah, Assistant Foreign Minister for the Deputy and Foreign Minister’s Office Sheik Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah, and other Kuwaiti officials. Read more
23rd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of...
23rd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE)
1.The 23rd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) was held from 5 to 7 November 2019, at the Asmara Palace Hotel in Asmara, Eritrea. The meeting was jointly organised by the Government of the State of Eritrea and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Eastern Africa. The theme of the meeting was: ‘Leveraging New Opportunities for Regional Integration in Eastern Africa.’
2. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Ms. Susan Ngongi, United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Eritrea, who applauded ECA Office for Eastern Africa for choosing Asmara to host the 23rd Annual Meeting, and the Government of the State of Eritrea for facilitating it. Read more
