Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki with Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao.
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Visiting Chinese experts highly appraise prevailing peace and salubrious weather in Eritrea
By Staff
Jul 7, 2009, 10:26
Chinese experts of agriculture, mining and banking who conducted a visit in Eritrea highly appraised the existing rich historical relics, spectacular landscape and above all the prevailing peace and salubrious weather in the country. They said that such factors could attract tourists and investors.
Agricultural expert, Mr. Chen Lee, who observed micro-dams and water diversion schemes in the Southern region that were constructed through the Government and the people, said that Eritrea’s future is bright as it possesses productive manpower.
Noting that strong organizational capacity, nationalism and dedication were the factors that led China to development, he expressed admiration to the fact that both man and women equally engage in work in Eritrea.
Cotton plantation expert, Dr. Chen Young, on her part stated that she was highly impressed with Eritrea’s historical relics, landscape and the prevailing peace, coupled with salubrious weather, as well as the hospitality of the people. She further said that there exist similarities between China and Eritrea as they both possess hard working and hospitable people.
The 10-member Chinese expert team visited the Dirko Dam and the drip irrigation around it, as well as the Warsay Dam and Mendefera town in the Southern region.
9th Eritrea Festival in the U.K concluded in a colorful manner
By Staff
Jul 7, 2009, 11:49
The three-day 9th Eritrea Festival in the U.K that was opened in London on July 3 under the theme: “Our Independent Path, Guarantee of Development” concluded in a colorful manner.
In the Festival in which thousands of Eritrean nationals from the cities of Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Scotland took part, Mr. Abdalla Jabir, Head of Organizational Affairs at the PFDJ, gave extensive briefings on the objective situation in the Homeland and future prospects. He pointed out that acts of conspiracy and hostility weaved against Eritrea over the past 10 years were ended in utter failure thanks to the steadfastness and resistance of Eritrean citizens inside the country and abroad.
Stressing the significance of evaluating the strong and weak sides witnessed in the country’s journey, Mr. Abdalla Jabir underscored that at present Eritrea is standing on a reliable ground through rebuffing all acts of hostilities.
Likewise, the Eritrean Ambassador to the U.K, Mr. Tesfamichael Gerahtu, indicated that the task of preserving and reinforcing the noble values of the society is gaining momentum, and that its positive impact on youths and children who were born abroad has already become noticeable. He further underlined the significance of holding festivals in strengthening the people’s organizational capacity and reinforcing national unity. In this regard, Mr. Tesfamichael expressed appreciation to all those who made due contribution for the success of the event.
Various programs, including sports competition, fashion show, cultural shows and arts exhibition were staged in the course of the Festival.
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