President Isaias Afwerki and President Omar Al-Bashir participating at the Red Sea Tourism and Shopping Festival in Port-Sudan

President Isaias Afwerki and President Field Marshal Omar Al-Bashir, President of the Republic of Sudan, officially opened on 24 November the 7th Red Sea Tourism and Sopping Festival in Port-Sudan.

Asmara, 24 November 2013- President Isaias Afwerki and President Field Marshal Omar Al-Bashir, President of the Republic of Sudan, officially opened on 24 November the 7th Red Sea Tourism and Sopping Festival in Port-Sudan.

President Isaias Afwerki left for Port-Sudan in the afternoon hours on 23 November at an official invitation to participate at the festival.

Upon his arrival, the President received warm welcome  from the people and Government.

Reports from the correspondents of the Ministry of Information indicate that Eritrean senior Government officials including Ms. Askalu Monkorios, Minister of Tourism, and Maj. Gen. Humed Karikare, Commander of the Eritrean Navy, are participating in the festival.