EU Ambassador to Eritrea points out that the continental body believes in building partnership i.e. anchored on mutual interest

The EU Ambassador to Eritrea, Mr. Marchel Gerrmann, pointed out that the continental body believes in building partnership i.e. anchored on mutual interest and shared values.

Asmara, 31 July 2014 – The EU Ambassador to Eritrea, Mr. Marchel Gerrmann, pointed out that the continental body believes in building partnership i.e. anchored on mutual interest and shared values.

The EU official who is due to conclude his office stay in Eritrea next month told Erina that the bilateral relations between the EU and Eritrea dates back to 1995 when the Delegation opened an office in Asmara. He further expressed appreciation for the open discussions he had with Eritrean government officials, and voiced EU’s readiness to engage in further programs of partnership with Eritrea.

Mr. Marchel Gerrmann went on to explain that EU’s collaboration with Eritrea is in line with the development priorities of the country, and that some of the concrete examples of this comprise the gas terminal in Massawa and modern irrigation development as well as food processing schemes. He also lauded the collaborative environment he witnessed in the course of his stay as an Ambassador in the country.

Mr. Marchel would assume responsibility as the EU Delegation in Lilongwe, Malawi, shortly.