Nationals in the Homeland and abroad commemorate Martyrs Day with patriotic
zeal
Asmara, 20 June 2013 - Nationals in the Homeland and abroad today
commemorate Martyrs Day with patriotic zeal.
During the official ceremony in Asmara at national level, President Isaias
Afwerki, Ministers, Army Commanders, Senior PFDJ Officials, religious
leaders and thousands of participants conducted foot trek from Shida Square
to the Martyrs Cemetery at 6 AM accompanied by the Marching Band.
President Isaias, Gen. Sibhat Ephrem, Defense Minister, Mr. Al-Amin Mohammed
Seid, Secretary of the PFDJ, and the Administrator of the Central region,
Mr. Kahsai Gebrehiwet, laid flower coronets at the Cemetery.
Speaking on the occasion, President Isaias expressed appreciation for the
people and the national media outlets for demonstrating the prevailing honor
of the martyrs through staging different activities. He further pointed out
that the nation could implement effective development programs over the past
years of nation-building overcoming the challenges faced on the basis of
demonstrating the highest commitment to the noble national goal and keeping
intact the noble sprit of fallen heroes.
Different artistic performances highlighting the perseverance and heroic
feats of the Eritrean people added fervor to the observance.
In conclusion of the ceremony, Mr. Joseph Karemera, Member of the Executive
Committee of the Rwandan Patriotic Front and Chairman of the country's
Assembly, laid flower coronet at the Martyrs Cemetery.