Vol 24. No. 14 Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Pages 8, Price 2.00 NFA PRESIDENT ISAIAS RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF AMBASSADORS President Isaias Afwerki yesterday expanded through solid cooperation received at the Denden Guest House in various sectors. the credentials of 11 Ambassadors. In his discussions with the The Ambassadors who submitted Indian Ambassador, Mr. Amrit their credentials are: Mr. Yang Lugun, President Isaias expressed Zigang of the People’s Republic of Eritrea’s profound appreciation China, Mr. Aykut Kumbaroglu of for India’s significant contribution Turkey, Mr. Joff Otieno Makowenga in the country’s human resources of the Republic of Kenya, Mr. Raza development drive, and underlined Bashir Tarar of the Islamic Republic the GOE’s desire for its continuity. of Pakistan, Dr. Karin Boven of the Netherlands, Mr. James Kimonyo President Isaias intimated to of the Republic of Rwanda, Mr. Pakistan’s Ambassador, Mr. Raza Lee Kiseong of the Republic of Bashir Tarar, that Eritrea fondly Korea, Mr. Amrit Lugun of India, recognizes Pakistan’s historical Mr. Japhet Isaack of Namibia, Mr. stance as one of the few countries Bard Hopland of the Kingdom of that staunchly supported Eritrean Norway and Mr. Ma Yong Hui of independence in the 1940s. The two the Democratic People’s Republic of countries can build on this historical President Isaias with Ambassador Yang Zigang of the People’s Republic of China Korea. bondage to further strengthen their bilateral ties of friendship existing ties with those countries In the meeting with Ambassador Similarly, President Isaias In the meeting with the Chinese and cooperation, President Isaias has not developed as expected. Aykut Kumbaroglu of Turkey, referred to shared values, prevailing Ambassador, Mr. Yang Zigang, underlined. The President emphasized that President Isaias expressed Eritrea’s opportunities for cooperation and President Isaias pointed put that the frameworks of integration and readiness to reinforce the existing the imperative to stand on the side bilateral relations between the two Speaking with the Ambassadors mutual cooperation were imperative good relation with Turkey in the of justice and legality as a basis for countries that has existed for over 50 of Kenya, Rwanda and Namibia, to secure regional peace and economic, political and diplomatic cultivating bilateral ties with all the years now, is being strengthened and President Isaias pointed out that stability. domains. other Ambassadors. TH MOI MEMBERS VISIT DEVELOPMENT SITES SEMINAR FOR WOMEN IN MASSAWA 16 NATIONAL BOOK FAIR UNDERWAY th The Head of the National The 16 National Book Fair is underway in Massawa, Keren, Dekemhare A total of 114 members from region. He also stated that the tour Union of Eritrean Women and Tessenei under the theme “Books Change Lives”. the Ministry of Information would enable the staff members (NUEW) branch in Massawa, Central Office have visited various have sufficient understanding as Ms. Jim’a Raki conducted a A number of books on Eritrean culture and tradition, languages, history development sites in Gash-Barka regards the development activities seminar to members of the Union of the Eritrean people and the armed struggle, education, short stories as region. in the region and thereby effectively and young female civil servants. well as access to digital library are displayed at the event. fulfill their professional duties in In the course of the visit, they disseminating correct information to Ms. Jim’a called on women The participants of the Book fair expressed satisfaction with the display visited a number of development the public. to strengthen organization and which included a digital library to encouraging readers in acquiring more projects, including the construction Maj. Kibreab Abrham, Head of become beneficiaries of the information on the basis of modern technology. of strategic dams, agricultural the National Crops and livestock opportunities put in place in their infrastructure project, power supply Corporation, on his part indicated th areas. It is to be recalled that the 16 National Book Fair was held in Asmara plant and other major projects being that the development activities in from March 24 – April 2. carried out in Kerkebet, Sawa, Alebu, Gash-Barka are in conformity with Pointing out that developing Adi-Omar, Gerset and Fanko. the Government’s self-reliance professional and academic policy. He further explained, that the capacity is the basis in reaching Mr. Rusom Fisehaye, Head of big projects pertaining to strategic PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ACTIVITIES the desired outcome, Ms. Jim’a Administration and Finance in the dams, agro-industries, infrastructure called on parents to encourage Eritrean nationals residing in different Italian cities have conducted Ministry, said that the objective of the network, animal feed production their young girls to attend school public diplomacy activities. The Milano branch of the National Union tour was to enable the staff members plants and power supply are under and pursue higher level of of Eritrean Women (NUEW) recently conducted its congress. In which get first-hand information about the implementation on the basis of education. over 600 members took part. major projects implemented in the internal capacity. Briefings were also provided Likewise, Eritreans residing in the cities of Napoli, Palermo, Catania in regards to communicable and Bari conducted seminars regarding the objective situation in the diseases, gender equality in homeland and the role of Eritrean nationals residing abroad. addition to harmful practices. In the course of the seminar in Palermo and Catania, Mr. Haile The participants, on their Ogbazgi, Eritrean Consul in Italy, underlined that strong organization part, called for strong efforts to and unity hold the key to the success of the Eritrean people and called eradicate underage marriages for its preservation and bequeathment to generations. and Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) that Similarly at the seminar for Eritrean nationals residing in Napoli, are negatively affecting the Mr. Girmai Habtemicael, Head of Public and Community Affairs, development and wellbeing of gave extensive briefing on the progress of the national development women and girls. programs. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Vol 24. No. 14 2 Pedaling for Friendship Billion Temesghen day’s champion. The race saw ahead, pushing Zemenfes back to Eritrean National heightened competitive spirit of all second place. Team. And stirring a This is an event Eritrean people ten teams. commotion within the are glad to host. The Tour of Eritrea “The worst I have ever felt” said peloton were the boys is somewhat an accord Eritreans The peloton slowed down when Zemenfes after the race when asked of Bike Aid. It looked bestow foreigners to share and forced to pedal against strong winds. about his early celebration which cost like their strategy was rejoice in the passion they have for The route saw slopes and graveled him first place. Pierpaolo, instead, to put their Eritrean cycling. With a legacy that goes back road in the early 19 to 20 kms, which assured his certainty about Amore teammate Meron way in time, cycling has become caused four riders to crash and fall Vita’s inevitable wins in the coming Teshome on the lead. Eritrea’s most celebrated sport. It has one of them, the Fenkil Challenge challenges and the tour in general. And in fact Meron a ‘you won’t believe unless you see’ Champion himself. “The climb and the sprint were Teshome did make avid fans ranging from young to old. very important to me”, explained it in the second place And our Tour of Eritrea is a greeting In the outskirts of Massawa, a new Pierpaolo Ficara, “it is my first time following Simon Champions of Fenkil Challenge Pedaling for Friendship card for anyone from abroad to take group formed leaving the peloton at in Africa and, I’m only two years in Mussie of Eritrea part in and be part of us. We pedal for a time distance of 00:01:40, shortly my professional carrier”. National Team the youngest boy in The Dubarwa- Keren race began at friendship. Tour of Eritrea stands for split by Clint Trevino Hendricks of the Tour of Eritrea 2017. nine in the start line of Dubarwa. amity. It is with this spirit that we are the South Africa National Team. He When, after the race, members We normally see cultural shows in hosting Tour of Eritrea 2017. led way at a 00:00:30 time gap. of Amore Vita rejoiced Pierpaolo The swift speed the riders kept this kinds of events, however the Fikara’s hard work and Lady Luck’s from the start finally neutralized all of administration of Dbarwa gave the Here is a glimpse of the Tour. The race, for a long time, continued goodwill, Zemenfes Solomun the breakaways, forming an extended stage and the mic to elementary with no particular attempts led by tearfully resented his decision. But peloton. Until when towards the end school students. So cute and so The UCI 2.2 Tour of Eritrea 2017 Hendricks, followed by a group it’s okay really. It is a lesson learned of the 9th lap Sirak Tesfom of Eritel adorable. Also three cyclists had a is hosting four national teams and six of chasers and the peloton at the for Zemenfes. At least he won’t Sport Club and Simon Mussie of special welcome from their home clubs this year. It also encompasses back. In Gahtelay, however, several do the same when he races in Giro Eritrea National Team attacked and town. Mehari Tesfatsion, Amanuel three challenges which add color to attacks were attempted aiming to D’Italia one day! broke away from the peloton at a Tsegay and Dawit Yemane are the overall tour. They are: the Fenkil reach South Africa’s number 75 time gap of 00:00:29. Simon Mussie from Dubarwa! Their hometown Challenge, Massawa Circuit and Clint Trevino Hendricks, who still On the race followed, the Massawa changed the rhythm of the race by hommies showed great support and Asmara Circuit.