President Isaias holds talks with Omani Foreign Minister

On Sep 28, 2011

President Isaias Afwerki yesterday held talks in New York with the Foreign Minister of Oman, Mr. Yusuf bin Alawi.

Asmara, 28 September 2011 – President Isaias Afwerki yesterday held talks in New York with the Foreign Minister of Oman, Mr. Yusuf bin Alawi.

During the talks conducted at the Eritrean Permanent Mission in the UN headquarters, the two sides held discussion on enhancing bilateral relations, especially in the domain of trade and investment in line with the understanding earlier reached in Asmara and Muscat.

Moreover, they exchanged views on regional developments, particularly political developments in North Africa and the Middle East, during which they reached understanding the need for taking initiatives on the part of the countries of the region towards fulfilling the aspirations of their people.

They also discussed the steps that should be taken to ensure continuation of the contacts underway between Eritrea and Oman.