كلِّ إنسان حقُّ التمتُّع بجميع الحقوق والحرِّيات المذكورة في هذا الإعلان، دونما تمييز من أيِّ نوع، ولا سيما التمييز بسبب العنصر، أو اللون، أو الجنس، أو اللغة، أو الدِّين، أو الرأي سياسيًّا وغير سياسي، أو الأصل الوطني أو الاجتماعي، أو الثروة، أو المولد، أو أيِّ وضع آخر. وفضلاً عن ذلك لا يجوز التمييزُ علي أساس الوضع السياسي أو القانوني أو الدولي للبلد أو الإقليم الذي ينتمي إليه الشخص، سواء أكان مستقلاًّ أو موضوعًا تح

Japanese delegation headed by State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Shinsuke Okuno, paid a two-day visit to Eritrea. Asmara, 18 July 2018 - Japanese delegation headed by State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Shinsuke Okuno, paid a two-day visit to Eritrea. The delegation met and held talks with Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, Minister of Information, Executive Director of Higher Education, Dr. Haile Mihtsun and Commissioner of Culture and Sports, Ambassador Zemede Tekle, on potential cooperation grounds between the two countries in Information and  Communication Technology. They also discussed on the 7th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD) to be held in 2019 in Tokyo and the Osaka Expo that will be organized in 2025 in Japan. President Isaias Afwerki had received and held talks with Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Masahisa Sato on 6 August.

The President of the Republic of South Sudan, General Salva Kiir Mayardit arrived in Asmara in the morning hours of today, 18 August, for an official visit at an invitation of President Isaias Afwerki. Asmara, 18 August 2018- The President of the Republic of South Sudan, General Salva Kiir Mayardit arrived in Asmara in the morning hours of today, 18 August, for an official visit at an invitation of President Isaias Afwerki. Upon arrival at the Asmara International Airport, President Salva Kiir was accorded warm welcome by President Isaias Afwerki and senior Government and PFDJ officials. President Salva Kiir is accompanied by Foreign Minister Nyala Deng Nyala and Minister at the President’s Office Mr. Mike A. Beng. In the afternoon hours, President Isaias Afweki and President Salva Kiir held talks at the State Palace focusing on development of bilateral relation, the current situation in South Sudan and the peace prospect as well as regional issues of interest to the two countries. During his stay in Eritrea, President Salva Kiir will visit developmental sites. President Isaias also hosted state dinner in honor of President Salva Kiir and his delegation.

Your Excellency General Salva Kiir MayarditPresident of the Republic of South Sudan,Distinguished Members of the Delegation,Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Excellency General Salva Kiir MayarditPresident of the Republic of South Sudan,Distinguished Members of the Delegation,Ladies and Gentlemen,Allow me to take this occasion to welcome – again - Your Excellency and your distinguished delegation to this country on behalf of the people and Government of Eritrea.The bond between the peoples of South Sudan and Eritrea is distinct from other normative or ordinary ties.  This special bond was indeed nurtured through vigorous solidarity in a common struggle for justice and liberation; a colossal task that had exacted precious sacrifices of heroes and heroines.  The government and people of Eritrea are proud for their participation in this endeavour in a gesture of brotherly solidarity.Mr. President,Ladies and Gentlemen,The struggle for justice and liberation is inherently onerous.  But, the struggle, challenges and trajectory of nation building are much heavier. The people of South Sudan have asserted their liberation through precious sacrifices.    But due to external subversion and internal discord, they were embroiled in a relentless spiral of strife and crisis soon after independence as they embarked on the heavy task of nation building.  This is extremely distressing.  As it happens, the mission of liberation has yet to be fulfilled.  The people of Eritrea will stand, as ever, on the side of, and in solidarity with, the people of South Sudan until and beyond the achievement of the mission of liberation.    I wish success to the domestic efforts that are being conducted under the leadership of the SPLM and Your Excellency to overcome the numerous challenges that the country is facing.  In this respect, I urge the people of South Sudan to nurture and consolidate ties of friendship and cooperation with all the peoples of the Horn of Africa in general and with the people of the Sudan in particular.For our part, we shall continue to shoulder our responsibilities to strengthen our joint efforts and cooperation programmes – modest as they are – in various matters and sectors.Let me again wish you, Mr. President, success in your current visit and enduring peace and prosperity to the people of South Sudan.I thank you

Japanese delegation headed by State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Shinsuke Okuno, paid a two-day visit to Eritrea. Asmara, 18 July 2018 - Japanese delegation headed by State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Shinsuke Okuno, paid a two-day visit to Eritrea. The delegation met and held talks with Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, Minister of Information, Executive Director of Higher Education, Dr. Haile Mihtsun and Commissioner of Culture and Sports, Ambassador Zemede Tekle, on potential cooperation grounds between the two countries in Information and  Communication Technology. They also discussed on the 7th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD) to be held in 2019 in Tokyo and the Osaka Expo that will be organized in 2025 in Japan. President Isaias Afwerki had received and held talks with Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Masahisa Sato on 6 August.

All Eritreans – both men and women – must complete national military service, which the Swiss court appears to believe can last between five and ten years, though it provided no evidence to support this assumption. The court said the requirement for Eritreans to perform national service for an unforeseeable amount of time “places an excessive burden on citizens”. However, it regarded this argument as not legally sufficient to prevent deportation. In a previous ruling, in August 2017, the same court appeared to view those escaping Eritrean military service as “deserters”. Read More ...

The Amhara Regional State and Amhara Democratic Forces Movement  have signed reconciliation agreement today 16 August in Asmara. Asmara, 16 August 2018- The Amhara Regional State and Amhara Democratic Forces Movement  have signed reconciliation agreement today 16 August in Asmara. According to the agreement the Amhara Democratic Forces Movement  will conduct its political activities in Ethiopia through peaceful means. At a press conference Mr. Neguse Tilahun, Head of Communications of the Amhara Regional State said that extensive discussion has been made with the Amhara Democratic Forces Movement  on the implementation of the agreement, and that they have agreed to work for the benefit of the Amhara people in particular and that of the Ethiopian people in general. Mr. Neguse also expressed appreciation to the effort the Eritrean Government demonstrated in the success of the agreement. The Chairman of the Amhara Democratic Forces Movement , Mr. Teferi Kassahun on his part indicated that the movement has been struggling for the change that is currently prevailing in Ethiopia.

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Eritreans and Ethiopians in Milan and its environs have jointly expressed support for the peace and friendship agreement signed by Eritrea and Ethiopia. Asmara, 07 August 2018 - Eritreans and Ethiopians in Milan and its environs have jointly expressed support for the peace and friendship agreement signed by Eritrea and Ethiopia. Stating that peace is the foundation for sustainable development, the participants of the rally expressed readiness to play due part in the successful implementation of the peace agreement signed by President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed on 9 July. In related public diplomacy news, Mr. Simon Teklesembet, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in Kuwait met and held talks with Mr. H’med Al-Mishal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs on African Affairs, on developing bilateral relations. During their meeting, Mr. Simon noted that the relation between Eritrea and Kuwait began during the armed struggle and expressed conviction to take the existing relation to its highest level.

The Amhara Regional State and Amhara National Democratic Movement have signed reconciliation agreement today 16 August in Asmara. Asmara, 16 August 2018- The Amhara Regional State and Amhara National Democratic Movement have signed reconciliation agreement today 16 August in Asmara. According to the agreement the Amhara National Democratic Movement will conduct its political activities in Ethiopia through peaceful means. At a press conference Mr. Neguse Tilahun, Head of Communications of the Amhara Regional State said that extensive discussion has been made with the Amhara National Democratic Movement on the implementation of the agreement, and that they have agreed to work for the benefit of the Amhara people in particular and that of the Ethiopian people in general. Mr. Neguse also expressed appreciation to the effort the Eritrean Government demonstrated in the success of the agreement. The Chairman of the Amhara National Democratic Movement, Mr. Teferi Kassahun on his part indicated that the movement has been struggling for the change that is currently prevailing in Ethiopia.

الإيجابية ورد لها أكثر من تعريف ومنها الطاقة الإيجابية أو النفس الإيجابية أوالسلوك الإيجابي وقد تكون  جبلية فطرية تولد  مع الإنسان وبدون أي  تدخل مباشر أو غير مباشر  ويمارسها الإنسان في حياته بتلقائية  ، أو تكتسب  بأعمال وأفعال خارجية عن طريق ممارسة المهارات عبر الالتحاق بدورات التنمية البشرية  فهي في الحقيقة  صفة  عظيمة ولها حضور  وتواجد  في  ضروب عديدة  من  حياتنا اليومية  فضلاً   عن ذلك  يقرها  ويأمر بها  الشرع  ولا وتدعو لها كثير الأعراف والقوانين  في  المنظمات  والهيئات   وأيضاً  لها [...]

لا يعني المواطن العراقي كثيراً أسم رئيس مجلس الوزراء القادم، بقدر أمنية الحصول على حقوقه أصبحت كالأحلام، لا تحققها الأسماء الرنانة والخطابات الطنانة، وهي لا تملك رؤية إستراتيجية ومشروع ومشروعية ومقومات مغيبة بفعل الصراع السياسي، الذي أنهى مؤثرات فاعلة  في انتاج حكومة عراقية بمعنى كلمتها. تحتم حساسية المرحلة وضع مواصفات خاصة للحكومة القادمة، ولكن بعض المؤثرات [...]

As part of the effort to control blindness, the Ministry of Health in cooperation with partners over the past five years conducted eye surgeries on 3856 patients and distributed eye glasses to over 6353nationals in the Northern Red Sea region, according to report. Masawa, 15 August 2018 – As part of the effort to control blindness, the Ministry of Health in cooperation with partners over the past five years conducted eye surgeries on 3856 patients and distributed eye glasses to over 6353nationals in the Northern Red Sea region, according to report. The head of non-communicable diseases control in the Ministry of Health branch in the region Mr. Fessehaye Gergish stated that as part of the national blindness prevention program, eye treatment provision clinics have been established in  Massawa, Gindae, and Afabet Hospitals, and that the number of nationals  suffering from cataract have significantly declined. Stating that as a result of the vaccination campaign conducted to prevent trachoma, one of the main causes of blindness in the region, the prevalence of the disease has decreased from 10% to 2%, Mr. Fessahaye said that enhanced effort is being conducted to lower down the prevalence of the disease in Shieb subzone, Massawa, Ginda and Afabet to less than 2%. Noting that newly graduates are playing due part in the success of the program, Mr. Fessahaye indicated that eye surgeries on patients with cataract is  being conducted twice a year owing to the increasing number of professionals graduating from colleges. In a bid to prevent the prevalence of trachoma on students, surveillance was conducted on schools to identify students infected with the disease and eye glasses were provided to patients, Mr. Fessahaye added.

Senior Eritrean delegation comprising Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Yemane Gebreab concludes official visit to Somalia from 13 to 15 August. Asmara, 15 August 2018- Senior Eritrean delegation comprising Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Yemane Gebreab concludes official visit to Somalia from 13 to 15 August. In the course of its three-day visit, the delegation met and held discussion with President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed, Prime Minister   Hassan Ali Khayre, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Ahmed Isse Awad and with other Somali officials on the development of bilateral relations as well as the progress of the declaration on brotherly relations and comprehensive cooperation signed between the two countries on 30 July in Asmara and priorities for its implementation. The Eritrean delegation visited tourism and developmental sites at the Mogadishu Sea shore. The mayor of Mogadishu hosted reception in honor of the delegation accompanied with cultural and artistic performances. President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed also invited President Isaias Afwerki for an official visit to Somalia. It is to be recalled that President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed conducted official visit to Eritrea from 28 to 30 July.

For several years now, the owners and drivers were given permission to buy and sell water at a tariff set by the government, however the prices set were too low and unworkable, leading many to charge over the set amount. Last Friday, 360 transport workers were called into a meeting where they were told that they were all under arrest pending a fine of up to 1.5 million nakfas each (100,000 USD), some 300 were still in prison at the time of writing. Those that were released raised a bail guaranteed by their business licenses. Read More ...

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دفعني فضولي لتتبع ما يُحكى عن ضحكات الرؤوساء، وهمجية بعضهم التي يقلدها الضعفاء والتبعية وماسحي الأكتاف، وبحثت في الكوكل عن ما يكتب عن تصرفات خرقاء وحمقاء وماذا يعني البكاء عند الرؤساء، وهل تعني شعوب المعمورة بضحكة الرئيس، وهل لها مردوداتها الإقتصادية والإجتماعية، وهل لها تأثير بطبيعة المناخ وشح المياه وصراعات الأقطاب، وهل ترفع من قيمة الجنيه المصري فحسب، أم تمتد الى الدولار الأمريكي، واليورو والين والليرة التركية

إن الشعوب هي التي تصنع مستقبلها  فهذه المقولة لا غبار عليها وليست محل جدال ففي هذه الأيام وعقب إعلان التوصل إلى سلام بين إثيوبيا وارتريا وجدنا من أبواق النظام من يتشدق بأنه قد حقق انتصارا على أعدائه وان نهجه في التعامل مع مشكلة الحدود كانت صائبة ويذهبون بالقول بان النظام استطاع خلال العشرون عاما الماضية [...]

A month-long training on cartographic and information system was provided to 36 members of the department of Agriculture and Land in the Central region, of which 16 of them are females, reports indicate. Asmara, 14 August 2018 – A month-long training on cartographic and information system was provided to 36 members of the department of Agriculture and Land in the Central region, of which 16 of them are females, reports indicate. At a graduation ceremony conducted on 12 August, the D.G. of the branch office, Mr. Hailemicael Eyob stated that the training was aimed at enhancing the capacity of members with the view to equip them with necessary skill to scientifically carry out their tasks. Calling on the trainees to transfer the knowledge they have acquired to their colleagues Mr. Hailemicael also said that similar trainees will continue to be provided to staff members in various levels. The Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Arefaine Berhe on his part, said that the training will help transform the culture of scientifically carry out assignments and enhance production and productivity and called on the trainees to upgrade their knowledge through practice.

The Joint High Level Committee of Eritrea and Somalia that was established during the historic visit of President Mohammed Abdulahhi Mohammed to Eritrea from 28 to 30 July held its first meeting in Mogadishu today, 14 August. Asmara, 14 August 2018- The Joint High Level Committee of Eritrea and Somalia that was established during the historic visit of President Mohammed Abdulahhi Mohammed to Eritrea from 28 to 30 July held its first meeting in Mogadishu today, 14 August. The meeting was chaired by the Eritrean Foreign Minister, Mr. Osman Saleh and Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Ahmed Isse Awad. The Joint High Level Committee discussed on the implementation of the joint declaration in economic, diplomatic, defense and security sectors.

يعود في هذه الأيام إلى وطنه إثيوبيا السلطان حنفري على مرح سلطان اوسا أصلح الله له دينه ودنياه وأقام العدل على يده وايده بنصره وذلك في إطار سياسة الانفتاح والمصالحة التي تعيشها إثيوبيا منذ اكثر من أربعة شهور بعد وصول ابي أحمد إلى رئاسة الوزراء بتوافق بين ارمو وأمهرا وشعوب الجنوب والآخرون ، ومعلوم أن [...]

Senior Eritrean delegation comprising Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Yemane Gebreab have arrived in Mogadishu today, 13 August, for an official visit to Somalia. Asmara, 13 August 2018- Senior Eritrean delegation comprising Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Yemane Gebreab have arrived in Mogadishu today, 13 August, for an official visit to Somalia. At a meeting held in the afternoon hours the Eritrean delegation delivered message from President Isaias Aferki to President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed. The two sides also discussed on the development of bilateral relations as well as the progress of the declaration on brotherly relations and comprehensive cooperation signed between the two countries on 30 July in Asmara and priorities for its implementation. President Mohammed Abdullahi explained to the Eritrean delegation the progress that Somalia has made as well as the domestic and international challenges it continues to face.  President Mohammed also reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to the joint declaration. The Somali Prime Minister, Mr. Hassan Ali Khayre participated at the meeting. It is to be recalled that President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed visited Eritrea from 28 to 30 July at an invitation from President Isaias Afwerki. According to the joint declaration signed by President Isaias Afwerki and President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed, the two countries have agreed to develop political, economic, social, cultural as well as defense and security cooperation; to establish diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors, promote bilateral trade and investment, as well as educational and cultural exchanges. The two countries have also agreed to work in unison to foster regional peace, stability and economic integration.

قامت حكومة اسياس أفورقي بحشر نفسها  بصورة رسمية في خلاف دبلوماسي نشأ بين السعودية وكندا اثر تغريدة كندية بشأن حقوق الانسان في الملكة. وقامت أسمرا باصدار بيان بهذا الشأن  معلنة فيه تضامنها مع المملكة العربية السعودية. وفي بيان صدر في يوم الخميس الماضي  ، وصفت إريتريا تصرفات كندا بأنها غير مسؤولة واستفزازية ، وطالبت  السعودية بالدفاع اعن [...]

Commendable forestation campaign in which the administration of the Central region organized is being conducted with enhanced poplar participation, Mr. Hailemicael Eyob, D.G. of the Department of Agriculture stated. Asmara, 11 August 2018 – Commendable forestation campaign in which the administration of the Central region organized is being conducted with enhanced poplar participation, Mr. Hailemicael Eyob, D.G. of the Department of Agriculture stated. In his report to Erina, Mr. Hailemicael said that over one million and 200 thousand tree seedlings have been planted since the launch of the forestation program by the end of 2017. Mr. Hailemicael also noted that the once garbage collection area around Bete-Gergish have been forested. Mr. Abraham Teklu, representative of the Forest and Wild Animals Authority on his part underscored that 82% of the 1.5 million tree seedlings that are prepared for this year have been planted. He further stated that in 70 hectares of land in the 16 sub zones of the Central region, over 276km long terraces and 155 cubic meters of water diversion schemes have been constructed. Reports indicate that around 40 thousand nationals and several heavy and light vehicles participated at the soil and water conservation activities being conducted with the view of increasing production and productivity.

The Ministry of Education branch in Anseba region made a call on all educational institutions of the region to finalize their preparation before the start of the coming new academic year. The call was made during a 2017/2018 academic year’s activity assessment meeting the branch conducted on 8 and 9 August in Keren city. Keren, 11 August 2018 – The Ministry of Education branch in Anseba region made a call on all educational institutions of the region to finalize their preparation before the start of the coming new academic year. The call was made during a 2017/2018 academic year’s activity assessment meeting the branch conducted on 8 and 9 August in Keren city. To ensure the efficiency and effectiveness in the teaching and learning process, Mr. Mohamed-Omer Abdela called on school heads and teachers as well as stakeholder to make thorough research and assessment on the performance of students that pass to the next level and availability of educational materials in order to ensure efficient and effective education provision. Mr. Mohammed also called on teachers to become role models and display commitment in the strengthening of the teaching and learning process. The participants on their part discussed on several issues, inter alia, implementation of work plan, the need for supplementary educational materials, on positive and negative sides of supervising, on the causes of the low quality educational administration and school infrastructures. They also called for enhancing the role of tripartite relation, strengthening supervision, encourage adult education programs as well as on alleviating the shortages of mother tongue teachers, among others. Speaking at the event, the D.G. of Social Services in Anseba region, Mr. Tesfatsion Girmay called on all educational institutions to integrate effort for the successful beginning of the 2018/2019 academic year.

The funeral service of the veteran fighters Brig. Gen. Temesghen Berhe, Senior Coordinator for Training and Management of Heavy Weapons and Mr. Tesfai Tecle, Head of Social Services in the Northern Red Sea Region, has been conducted today at the Asmara Patriots Cemetery with patriotic zeal in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, Senior Government and PFDJ officials, Army Commanders, religious leaders, family members and thousands of residents of Asmara and its environs. Asmara, 11 August 2018 – The funeral service of the veteran fighters Brig. Gen. Temesghen Berhe, Senior Coordinator for Training and Management of Heavy Weapons and Mr. Tesfai Tecle, Head of Social Services in the Northern Red Sea Region, has been conducted today at the Asmara Patriots Cemetery with patriotic zeal in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, Senior Government and PFDJ officials, Army Commanders, religious leaders, family members and thousands of residents of Asmara and its environs. At the funeral service which was accompanied with marching band, Mr.  Al-Amin Mohammed Seid, PFDJ Secretary, Mr. Woldemicael Abraha, Minister of the Local Government, Gen. Flipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Armed Forces, as well as family members laid wreath at the cemetery. According to the life history that was read at the funeral service, Brig. Gen. Temesghen Berhe joined the ELF in 1965 and later the EPLF in 1971 and served his country and people in various capacities including as Senior Coordinator for Training and Management of Heavy Weapons. Veteran fighter Tesfai Tecle, who joined the ELF in 1967 was one of the heroic freedom fighters of the Eritrean revolution, served his country and people in various capacities and after independence as Director General in the Anseba and Northern Red Sea regions. Expressing deep sorrow in the passing of the veteran fighters Brig. Gen. Temesghen Berhe and Tesfai Tecle, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Local Government express condolences to families and friends.

Senior Eritrean delegation composed of Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Yemane Gebreab have left for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in the morning hours today, August 10. Asmara, 10 August 2018- Senior Eritrean delegation composed of Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Yemane Gebreab have left for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in the morning hours today, August 10. The delegation will deliver message from President Isaias Afwerki to Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed and discuss the progress of the implementation of the agreement reached between the two countries and other issues of common interest to both countries. Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the Eritrean delegation was welcomed by Dr. Werkneh Gebeyehu, Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

President Isaias Afwerki yesterday received at State House senior Saudi delegation led by Foreign Minister Adel Al- Jubeir. Asmara, 10 August  2018- President Isaias Afwerki yesterday received at State House senior Saudi delegation led by Foreign Minister Adel Al- Jubeir. The Saudi Foreign Minister delivered to President Isaias letter from King Salman bin Abdulaziz on enhancement of historical and brotherly ties of both countries. King Abdulaziz in his message expressed his country’s readiness to strengthen the existing relations between the two countries to a highest level in all sectors and especially in trade and investment. Foreign Minister Adel Al-Juber stated to local press that the cooperation between the two countries was not confined to investment, trade and security sectors. The periodic meetings between the leaders and senior officials of both counties are anchored on shared priorities, Mr. Adel added. State Minister for African Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Mr. Ahmed A. Qatan and other officials accompanied Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir during his one day visit to Asmara. Upon arrival at the Asmara International Airport the Saudi delegation was received by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Mr. Yemane Gebreab.

Eritrean nationals in Riyadh and its surrounding, Saudi Arabia, and Juba, South Sudan conducted various diplomatic activities. Asmara, 09 August 2018- Eritrean nationals in Riyadh and its surrounding, Saudi Arabia, and Juba, South Sudan conducted various diplomatic activities. According to report, the Eritrean community members in Riyadh and its environs expressed support for the historic peace and friendship agreement signed between Eritrea and Ethiopia on 9 July. The event was also attended by the Eritrean Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Mohammed-Omar Mahmud and representative of the Ethiopian Embassy, Mr. Abdelrhim Mohammed as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Mohammed-Omar and Mr. Abdalrhim Mohammed said that the new era of peace and cooperation between the peoples of Eritrea and Ethiopia will have historical benefit to the region and expressed readiness to make up years of lost opportunities of cooperation and partnership. The program was highlighted by cultural and artistic performances. In the same vein, the YPFDJ organization in Juba organized conference focusing on the national development endeavors and the role of the organization. The conference that was chaired by Mr. Fuad Mohammed, head of Community Affairs, held extensive discussion on the meaning of economic growth and economic development, common denominators of economic development, role of leadership in ensuring economic development as well as major challenges in economic development.

وقالت كيلسي ليلي هي المدير المساعد السابق لمركز إفريقيا التابع للمجلس الأطلسي أن امتعاض جيبوتي من  موضوع رفع العقوبات يعكس مخاوف أعمق مما تبدو على السطح..  وقال ليلي: «الخوف من رفع عقوبات الأمم المتحدة على إريتريا يشير إلى الوضع الملتبس حقاً الذي تتمتع به جيبوتي بشكل عام ، وهو أنه ، اذا تمكنت ارتريا من التحرر من هذه العقوبات وانفتحت على العالم فان ذلك سوف يهدد مشاريع جيبوتي التجارية.» 

Eritreans residing in Eastern Canada conducted their 18th annual festival from 4 to 6 August in Toronto under the theme “Vision through Toil”. Asmara, 08 August 2018- Eritreans residing in Eastern Canada conducted their 18th annual festival from 4 to 6 August in Toronto under the theme “Vision through Toil”. According to report, the festival was highlighted by seminars on the objective situation in the homeland, the role of nationals in the Diaspora in nation building process as well as sports and cultural programs. At the seminar, the head of the Consular Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Iman gave extensive briefing on the current regional developments and their prospect as well as the contribution of the joint peace and friendship declaration signed between Eritrea and Ethiopia in the peace and stability in the region. Indicating that festival is a forum in which nationals strengthen their unity and sustainability of the national values, the participants expressed conviction to shoulder their citizenship responsibility in the success of the national development drives. Eritrean artists from Canada and Eritrea added color to the three-day festival.

President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with Japanese delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Masahisa Sato yesterday 6 August at Denden Guest House. Asmara, 08 August 2018 - President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with Japanese delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Masahisa Sato yesterday 6 August at Denden Guest House. At the meeting, Minister Sato expressed Japan's appreciation for the historic peace and friendship agreement signed between Eritrea and Ethiopia on 9 July. After briefing on the forthcoming 2019 Tokyo International Cooperation for African Development - TICAD Summit in Yokohama, Japan, the Japanese delegation forwarded an invitation to President Isaias Afewerki to participate at the summit. The delegation further discussed on Japan's quest for membership to UNSC as non-permanent member and requested for Eritrea’s support. President Isaias Afewerki also briefed the Japanese delegation on the peace process between Eritrea and Ethiopia and on the joint peace agreement the two countries signed in Asmara. President Isaias also underlined the need for meaningful structural reform of UNSC to ensure fulfillment of tasks of maintenance of international peace & security entrusted to it.

فرجت: أعلنت هيئة الشؤون البحرية الإثيوبية (EMAA) عن  استئناف خدمات الشحن ونقل البضائع والسلع الاثيوبية من والى مينائي اريتريا  مصوع وعصب ، رسميا في غضون أسبوعين. جاء هذا الإعلان بعد أسبوع من كشف سلطات الموانئ الإريترية عن اكمال ترميم وصيانة الميناء مصوع تحسبا لاستخدامه من قبل السلطات الاثيوبية. كما تم تكليف هيئة الشؤون البحرية الإثيوبية EMAA ، وهي [...]

Eritreans and Ethiopians in Khartoum and its environs have jointly expressed support for the joint peace and friendship agreement signed by Eritrea and Ethiopia on 9 July in Asmara. Asmara, 07 August 2018 - Eritreans and Ethiopians in Khartoum and its environs have jointly expressed support for the joint peace and friendship agreement signed by Eritrea and Ethiopia on 9 July in Asmara. At the rally that was organized by the communities of Eritrea and Ethiopia on 3 August, thousands of citizens of both countries expressed support to the historic agreement reached between President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed to normalize relation and they pledged to play due part for its success. Speaking at the event, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in Sudan, noting that the agreement the two countries reached will help make up years of lost opportunities of cooperation and partnership, reminded all citizens to play due part to that effect. Expressing his conviction that the peace deal the two leaders reached without the involvement of a third party will ensue sustainable solution, the Charge d’Affairs at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Sudan, Mr. Amsalu Hatie said that the peaceful rally both Eritreans and Ethiopians in Khartoum have conducted in support of the peace deal attests to the desire of the two peoples for peace and cooperation. Besides the rally, the communities of Eritrea and Ethiopia in Khartoum and its environs have handed over Letter of Support to the Charge d’Affairs of both countries’ Embassies expressing their support to the peace and friendship agreement.