Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:20:31 -0600
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*Festival staged to mark 10th anniversary of **Eritrean-South** African
diplomatic ties*
Asmara, 30 October 2014 – A festival marking the 10th anniversary of
Eritrean-South African diplomatic relations was staged today at the Expo
grounds here in the capital under the theme “People, Liberation and
Development”. Senior Eritrean government officials, heads of national
associations, Ambassadors, representatives of international organizations
and invited guests participated in the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Tesfamichael Gerahtu stated that
Eritrea and South Africa share similar historical experience of struggle
for freedom and justice. He further pointed out that more efforts need to
be exerted towards reinforcing the existing political, economic, cultural
and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Likewise, the South African Ambassador to Eritrea, Prof. Iqbal Jhazbhay,
explained that the present festival would be marked annually in a manner
that would enhance the political, economic, cultural, as well as diplomatic
relations between Eritrea and South Africa.
Moreover, Ambassador Iqbal also indicated that the two countries would
strive to exert joint efforts in the international arena. He said that his
country condemns the unjust and illegal sanction resolutions against
Eritrea.
According to reports, cultural performances staged at the festival added
color to the eve
Ibrahim I. Suliman
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