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Senior Eritrean Delegation Concludes Productive Visit Vol . 26 No. 21 Saturday, May 11, 2019 Pages 8, Price 2.00 NFA SENIOR ERITREAN DELEGATION CONCLUDES ITUC DELEGATION VISITS ERITREA A delegation of International Media and Communication, met PRODUCTIVE VISIT TO CHINA Trade Union Confederation and held talks with the National (ITUC) led by Mr. Mamadou Confederation of Eritrean Workers Diallo, General Secretary of ITUC, executive committee on bilateral has conducted an official visit in cooperation. Eritrea from 7 to 9 May. Noting that the objective of their The delegation comprising visit was to identify areas of Mr. Jeroen Beirnaert, Director of Human and Professional Rights, and Ms. Jemma Stewart, Head of continued on page 2 Senior Eritrean delegation The delegation also met with Head students in Beijing is still low comprising Foreign Minister Osman of the International Department of but growing with 63 receiving Saleh and Presidential Adviser Mr. the Communist Party of China and scholarships this year. Yemane Gebreab has concluded heads of various enterprises. The productive visit to the Peoples meeting with the Republic of China. Communist Part of China focused ERITREANS ABROAD CONDUCT VARIOUS PUBLIC During its stay in China the on strengthening relations with PFDJ delegation met with Chinese Foreign and cooperation between the peoples DIPLOMACY ACTIVITIES Minister Wang Yi and discussed of the two countries. bilateral relations and mutual Eritrean nationals residing community in Germany. Detroit, Minnesota, Colombia, cooperation as well as regional and Likewise, the delegation met with in Germany, United States and Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas global issues of interest to both Eritrean students on scholarship in Italy conducted various public In related news, seminar was and Cincinnati. countries. Beijing. The number of Eritrean diplomacy activities. organized to nationals residing in Mannheim, Germany, on Mr. Berhane Gerezgiher, According to report, the the objective situation in the Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean CENTRAL REGION: SCHOOLS INDEPENDENCE WEEK National Committee in Germany homeland and the region. Embassy in the United States on 4 May organized a seminar to gave a seminar to participants national organizations in various The head of Public and on the objective situation in the cities of Germany including Community Affairs, Mr. Kahsai homeland. Stuttgart and its environs, Ulm, Tewelde, gave briefing on the Nuremberg and others. opportunities and challenges the Meanwhile, the Eritrean prevailing peace in the region Community in Parma, Italy, on 5 At the seminar briefing was creats. May colorfully celebrated the 28th given on the structure and mission Anniversary of the Independence of the National Committee in Likewise, annual congress of Day under the theme “Resilience Germany, as well as the principles, the National Organizations in for Higher Progress”. regulation, short and long term Central and Western parts of the objectives and programs. United States was conducted At the celebration in which on 4 and 5 May in the city of nationals and friends of Eritrea Speaking at the seminar, Dr. Columbus, report indicated. from Bologna and Milano took Schools Independence Week in the Central region in connection with the Ablelom Tesfay, Chairman of the part, message of the day was given 28th Independence Day Anniversary commenced on 9 May under the theme national committee, stated that The congress was attended by Mr. Girmay Habtemichael, “Resilience for Higher Progress”. effort is being made to establish by representatives from the US Head of Public and Community strong and coherent Eritrean cities of Chicago, Grand Rapids, Affairs. At the opening ceremony held at Deb’at Hall in Akria sub-zone, Maj. General Romodan Osman Aweliay, Governor of the Central region, officially opened pictorial exhibition. Mr. Estifanos Gebrehawariat, Head of Culture and Sports at the Ministry of Education branch in the region, indicated that a total of 134 pre-schools, 105 elementary, 52 junior and 23 high schools are participating the Independence Week. The head of the Ministry of Education office in the region, Mr. Degol Okbaselasie, on his part said that this year’s Independence Day is being celebrated following the new era of peace and development and that is the result of the strong resilience of the Eritrean people. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director in the Central region, and Mr. Belai Habtegabir, Head of the Ministry of Education branch in the region as well as administrators of sub-zones. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, May 11, 2019 Vol . 26 No. 21 2 Speech by Dr. Nicole Miller, Charge D’Affaires and Acting Head of European Delegation on Europe Day (Excerpts) … the surrounding villages. This has a the Khartoum Process. On all these strong impact on boosting income journeys, the EU looks forward to Excellences, generating activities as well as on working closely with Eritrea. improved social services such as . Another year older – and wiser. access to schools for children and This is how we view the EU today, as youth. Ladies and Gentlemen, it turns 62 years old… or young. The initial call on the nations of Europe Dear Guests, We find ourselves in an uneasy to unite in order to make war on our world. Global challenges show no continent impossible still stands. It is An important branch of the signs of abating. Yet, none of these for this reason that the EU remains EU’s relationship with Eritrea challenges can be tackled by any the most successful peace project in is the Political Dialogue, held in single country or region in isolation. recent history. Nevertheless, for the the framework of Article 8 of the Security, peace and prosperity European Union, it is not enough to Cotonou Agreement. I am pleased to demand a strong international be the biggest investor in international share that, together with the Member partnership, and that is what the development cooperation, and to be States, on the 20th of March of this European Union continues working the world’s biggest humanitarian year; we concluded a very fruitful towards. donor by a wide margin. Alongside political dialogue with Eritrea. our achievements, the EU always As any other political entity, the strives to ensure that its fundamental Excellences, Ladies and European Union is a living project, values of respect for human Gentlemen, adapting to and taking on new dignity and human rights, freedom, challenges with each passing year. democracy, equality and the rule of . The start of 2019 has seen a We are determined that our project law are continuously upheld. These flurry of activity for Eritrea in the should continue to be a force for values unite all the member states field of Human Rights. Eritrea is now good in the world, and look forward and our collective commitment to a member of the UN Human Rights to working with all our partners to them is the driving force of our work Council, no doubt an important this end. worldwide, and the benchmark by responsibility. Eritrea has recently which we measure our efficiency, positive developments, which in turn Commission’s President Juncker undergone her Third Universal I thank you for your attention, results and credibility. is just the beginning of a new era launched the Africa – Europe Periodic Review within the Human and I would like to propose a toast in the Horn of Africa, and beyond. Alliance for sustainable investment Rights Council UPR process and has to the Government and the people of Ladies and Gentlemen, The July 2018 historic agreement and jobs, which proposes a paradigm also assumed the Chairmanship of Eritrea! between Eritrea and Ethiopia and shift for the relation between both The Horn of Africa is the rapprochement between Eritrea, continents. currently undergoing a profound Ethiopia and Somalia offer an transformation. We are witnessing unprecedented opportunity, not only At the same time, and in the a new reality, a reality of peace, for Eritrea, but for Eritrea and its same spirit, the European Union is LOCAL NEWS stability and economic integration immediate neighbours, as well as for re-engaging with Eritrea on jointly in the region, of which Eritrea is the Region as a whole. agreed priority areas for development at the core. The last months have cooperation, including infrastructure, ANSEBA GOVERNOR CONDUCTS brought with them a number of Bringing in its own historical job creation, culture and economic experience of achieving peace governance. INSPECTION TOUR and economic integration, the European Union steadfastly I would like to highlight the The Governor of Anseba region, of the residents and members of supports the regional developments. recently agreed financial contribution Mr. Ali Mahmud on 5 May the Eritrean Defense Forces, and Consolidating peace and towards the procurement of conducted tour of inspection to that so far 15km long road has been strengthening economic cooperation machinery and equipment for the construction of 35km long dirt finalized. They also said that the can only bring mutual benefit to all emergency rehabilitation of main road linking Hawash, Erota, Eran remaining 20 km is mountainous the countries of the Horn of Africa arterial roads between the Eritrean/ and Asneda in Asmat sub-zone. area that needs machinery support. Published Every and to their people. Ethiopian border and the Port of Published Every Mr. Ali was provided briefing In related news, soil and water SaturdayPublished & Wednesday Every Massawa. Through this project, Wednesday & Saturday The European Union, the World the European Union directly by the coordinators of the program conservation popular campaign Saturday & Wednesday Bank and the African Development supports the peace process as well on the progress of the construction has been conducted in Asneda and Bank have initiated an inclusive as economic development in the and he said that the Anseba Erota administrative areas. Acting Editor process which will lead to a high- country, thus also paving the way regional administration will Acting Editor level conference in July 2019 (one for further reforms.
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