Foreign Minister attends India-Africa Summit

Eritrea’s delegation, led by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh, attended the 3rd India-Africa Forum that took place in New Delhi from 26 to 29 October this week.

Asmara, 30 October 2015 – Eritrea’s delegation, led by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh, attended the 3rd India-Africa Forum that took place in New Delhi from 26 to 29 October this week.

Mr. Osman highlighted the emerging strong partnership between Africa and India which encompasses politics, diplomacy as well as the common struggle for peace, stability and a more equitable world.

On bilateral ties, the Foreign Minister underlined the reservoir of political goodwill that both sides harbor.  This has not been translated into a robust programme of cooperation as yet, Mr. Osman stated.

The Eritrean delegation to the 3rd India-Africa Forum also included Mr. Yemane Gebreab, Head of Political Affairs at the PFDJ, the Eritrean Ambassador to India Mr. Alem Tsehaye, and, Mr. Abraham Dawit, Director General of the Asia-Pacific Desk in the Foreign Ministry.