From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Fri Jun 25 2010 - 17:31:21 EDT
President Isaias' Speech On The Occasion Of Martyrs Day
25/06/2010
Ladies and Gentlemen
Allow me to express goodwill
to all those who lit candle and
carried out various activities
in memory of martyrs on the
occasion of this Great Day that
occupies a special place in the
lives of Eritrean nationals inside
the country and abroad. Eternal
glory goes to our gallant fallen
heroes who sacrifi ced their
precious lives for our existence
and independence, besides
bestowing us the noble and
proud culture, as well as trust.
As I mentioned on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Independence
Day celebrations, the anger voiced and patriotism demonstrated this year
on the part of the Eritrean people in rebuffi ng the conspiracies weaved by
hegemonic and hostile forces fully attest to their commitment to honor
the trust of martyrs. Once again, I would like to say well done! And keep
on strengthening resolute rebuff in wide-ranging fronts.
Ladies and Gentlemen
Taking into account the uninterrupted obstructions created, the
achievements registered through resolute rebuff as regards keeping intact
our pledge for liberation and freedom, as well as honoring the trust of
martyrs over the past 20 years are not to be viewed lightly, though these
may not correspond to our lasting aspirations. The TPLF regime's backers
not only invaded our sovereign territories through proxy but also extended
all-round political, economic and military subsidy to their servants with a
view to weakening us. Nonetheless, in the face of such multi-dimensional
warfare, the people and Government of Eritrea continue to master strength
and progress. And as a result of the mounting frustration of such forces,
we are witnessing new concocted allegations and acts of animosity. This
way or the other, their arguments and fabrications have been laid bare in
due course, while at the same time Eritrea keeps on standing on reliable
moral ground, which in turn amply attests to the reward of our martyrs.
Ladies and Gentlemen
The commemoration of this year's Martyrs Day in She'ib in which
barbaric atrocities were committed against innocent Eritrean nationals
marks a special event of renewed pledge and commitment, as it is being
held at a time when the nation fi nds itself at a signifi cant historic
juncture
in the nation-building process.
Without going to the details of the resolute rebuff programs, as we are
entering into the stage of still higher level of progress, our commitment to
honor the trust of martyrs should as ever be reinforced through unremitting
dedication in backing up the implementation of development programs in
diverse sectors.
Moreover, although we don't expect to face problem of food security
in the year 2011, I would like to emphasize the need for taking concerted
action towards boosting agricultural and marine production, beyond
ensuring food security. We should also vigorously pursue the reforestation
program as part of endeavors to attain evergreen ecology and reinforcing
the honor to our martyrs.
Wishing a promising rainy season and bumper harvest,
Glory to the Martyrs!
Victory to the Masses!
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