Foreign Minister Osman Saleh gave, today, a briefing on Ethiopia's unprovoked acts of aggression and its geopolitical ambitions to the Diplomatic Community in Asmara.
In his extensive briefing, FM Osman elaborated, with substantive details and evidences:
- the Ethiopian regime's repetitive and provocative pronouncements - by senior Prosperity Party political and military officials - for three long years on their belligerent strategy for acquiring "sovereign access to the sea";
- these ambitions and accompanied saber-rattling constituted a declaration of war against Eritrea in flagrant breach of the UN Charter and relevant provisions that prohibit the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity and political independence of any UN Member State;
- the Prosperity Party regime continued to provide sanctuary, as well as military and logistical support, to an assortment of inconsequential opposition groups;
- the regime was further engaged in proxy military activities that fuel regional conflicts and exacerbate instability in the Horn of Africa.
President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation returned home in the early afternoon hours today after a fruitful, three-day, working visit to Egypt for a Quadrilateral Consultative Summit.
High points of the visit included:
- the El-Alamein Joint Declaration on enhancement of regional peace and security; and,
- bilateral meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi; Sudan's Chairman of the Sovereign Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ; as well as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
‘There is an old Tigrinya proverb: “ጭጉራፍሲ ወቂዓ ተእዊ” — “The whip does the lashing, then cries out in pain.” Few expressions better capture the irony of the #Ethiopian government’s latest pronouncement against #Eritrea. By @Ghidewon via @RedSeaBeacon
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#Eritrea values peace more than anything! Eritrea remains committed to peace and will do everything within its power to defend it, pursue it, and contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region.”
ከም ኤርትራ ጌሩ ንሰላም ዝደልያ የለን! ሰላም ንምምጻእ ከኣ ኩሉ ዝከኣል ትገብር!🇪🇷 ክብደት ዋጋ ናይ ሰላም ከኣ ልዕሊ ኤርትራዊ ዝርድኦ ፍጡር ክህሉ ኣይክእልን'ዩ።
President Isaias Afwerki underlined the convergent positions of #Eritrea and #Egypt on regional matters, particularly regarding the cardinal principles of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations &non-interference in their internal affairs.#RedSea#Africa
President Isaias Afwerki met, this morning at Ad Halo, a delegation led by Mr. Hu Changchun, the Special Envoy of China's Foreign Ministry to the Horn of Africa.
President Isaias underlined the imperative for China to foster ties of constructive engagement with Africa to bolster and strengthen capacity building in these crucial times of global change and that is not encumbered by sheer competitive perspectives. The President further referred to China's potential role in playing a positive role in the resolution of conflicts in the Horn of Africa region that are often fomented and exacerbated by intervention of major external powers.
President Isaias also affirmed that Eritrea will strive to consolidate the 70-year old warm and bilateral all-rounded ties with China.
Mr. Hu Changchun, for his part, conveyed President Xi Jinping's message of goodwill to President Isaias Afwerki and ascertained China's readiness to enhance its strategic partnership with Eritrea. The Special Envoy further elucidated that China will strengthen its partnership with Africa which is hinged on capacity building and self reliance.
President Isaias Afwerki and his host, the Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, held extensive meeting at the Government Headquarters in Port Sudan in the late afternoon hours today.
The meeting focused on the strengthening of bilateral ties, developments in the situation in Sudan, as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.
President Isaias Afwerki reiterated Eritrea's firm and principled stance on, and support for, the unity and sovereignty of Sudan. The President further underlined that Eritrea will continue to stand on the side of Sudan until the achievement of durable peace.
General Al-Burhan, for his part, paid tribute to Eritrea's position that is anchored on the historic ties between the two peoples and affirmed that he will exert vigorous efforts to consolidate these ties for the benefit of the two nations.
Time for Celebration! 🇪🇷
🥇🥈 Team Eritrea secured an astonishing 10 MEDALS today.
Merhawi took the Champion of the Year title (Men's Elite Gold). Awet claimed U23 Gold and Men's Elite Silver!
Incredible results cementing Eritrea's cycling heritage! Congrats!
#Eritrea @hawelty
#Congrats to All! 🥇 ERITREA SHINES AGAIN! 📷 Merhawi Kudus claims the Champion of the Year title (#2025AfricanCyclingChampionships) with Gold Medal in the Men's Elite! Young and Upcoming Star, Awet, also clinches Gold in U23 and Silver Medal in the Men Elite (ME).
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