http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Eritrea_January_2014.pdf
* India-Eritrea Relations *
Indian traders were familiar with the Eritrean port of Massawa since the
17th century. During World War II, there were many casualties among Indian
soldiers at the battle of Keren in Eritrea in 1941.
Eritrea is a former Italian and British colony. In 1952 the UN established
it as an autonomous entity federated with Ethiopia. India formally
recognised Eritrea soon after its independence in 1993.
Over the years, India has offered capacity building assistance in several
fields to Eritrea ranging from legislative drafting, technical scholarships
(agriculture, education, health), and also food aid. In 2009 Indian
government extended a Line of Credit of US$ 20 million to the Eritrean
government. India is a destination for
Eritreans for higher studies ...
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http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Eritrea_January_2014.pdf
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