President Isaias leaves for Equatorial Guinea

President Isaias Afwerki today left for Equatorial Guinea on a four-day visit at the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo.

Asmara, 8 September 2011 – President Isaias Afwerki today left for Equatorial Guinea on a four-day visit at the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo.

He was accorded warm welcome by President Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo and senior government officials on arrival in Malabo, the capital city of Equatorial Guinea, accompanied with a guard of honor. In addition, citizens of the country and members of the diplomatic corps were present at the welcoming ceremony in which the national anthems of both countries and cultural show featured. The two leaders then proceeded to the national palace, during which they conducted meeting.

In the course of the visit, Presidents Isaias and Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo will hold talks on bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual interest. The President will also visit various places and institutions of the country.

President Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo is Current Chairman of the African Union (AU).