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Date: Tue Jul 12 2011 - 06:32:55 EDT
Video: President Isaias Afwerki's trip to South Sudan
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President Isaias participates in official celebrations of declaration of
Republic of South Sudan
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Asmara, 9 July 2011 - President Isaias Afwerki today participated in the
official celebrations of the declaration of the Republic of South Sudan in
Juba city.
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During the celebrations in which the ratification of the transitional
constitution, replacement of the flag of the Republic of Sudan by that of
the Republic of South Sudan, military parade and
othershttp://www.shabait.com/images/stories/pics/sudan-2.jpg featured, Gen.
Salva Kiir Mayardit was sworn in as the first President of the new State.
Prior to the celebrations, President Isaias visited the statue erected in
memory of the late Dr. John Garang, former leader of the Sudan People's
Liberation Army (SPLA) and signed the book of honor.
It is to be called that the people of South Sudan voted for the
establishment of an independent State through holding a referendum six
months ago in accordance with the Naivasha
Peacehttp://www.shabait.com/images/stories/pics/sudan-3.jpgAgreement
concluded on 9 January 2005.
Accordingly, the Republic of South Sudan became the 193rd member state of
the United Nations and the 54th of the African Union.
President Isaias holds talks with UN Secretary General in Juba
Asmara, 9 July 2011 - President Isaias Afwerki, yesterday held talks in Juba
city with the UN the Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon on bilateral
relations and issues of mutual interest.
In the meeting characterized with a spirit of understanding, the President
pointed out that Eritrea would continue its effort and modest role towards
promoting development and cooperation in the Horn of Africa, in the
conviction that peace and stability are of paramount importance to this end.
In this regard, he called for the United Nations to make due contribution in
this domain.
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President Isaias further assured the UN Secretary General that Eritrea would
continue its contribution and positive engagement for fostering peace and
stability in the Horn region in general and in Sudan in particular.
Calling for the annulment of the illegal and unjust sanctions resolution
against Eritrea adopted on December 2009, he further reminded that an
Eritrean delegation should be given a chance to present Eritrea's just case
to the Security Council and challenge the parties that sponsored the
resolution. President Isaias also underlined that the necessary forum
should be created in which the 'accusers' and Eritrean government
representatives meet face to face.
Meanwhile, the President invited Mr. Ban Ki-moon to visit Eritrea so as to
observe the objective situation from close quarters. Furthermore, President
Isaias expressed readiness to visit the UN headquarters so as hold in-depth
discuss on the issue.
Mr. Ban Ki-moon expressed appreciation to the role Eritrea plays in the Horn
of Africa in general and the Sudan issue in particular, as well as the
cooperation it has demonstrated to his special envoys on the issues just
mentioned. He also noted the significance of Eritrea's enhanced role towards
promoting peace and stability in the Horn region, in addition to
strengthening its partnership with the UN.
The Secretary General further stated that meeting he conducted with
President Isaias is significant in strengthening cooperation of partnership
between Eritrea and the United Nations. Mr. Ban Ki-moon also accepted the
President's invitation to visit Eritrea.
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