From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Wed Nov 25 2009 - 13:15:30 EST
Distorted anti-Eritrea accusations and intended measures as regards the
Somali issue would be a resort the authors and implementers of which stand
to regret: President Isaias
Asmara, 25 November 2009 - President Isaias Afwerki underscored that the
distorted and baseless anti-Eritrea accusations and intended measures in
connection with the Somali issue would be a resort the authors and
implementers of which stand to regret.
The President made the salient remarks in an interview he conducted today
with the Washington Post newspaper here in Asmara. Indicating that the
course being pursued by the international community in general and the
forces directly involved in the Somali issue in particular has failed to
bear any fruitful outcome, he emphasized that it is unjustified to level
accusation against Eritrea, and that the failure of various past attempts
fully attest to Eritrea's correct stance.
President Isaias stated that there is no reason for Eritrea to support one
party against another regarding the Somali issue, and that it has nothing to
gain from such a game. He further pointed out that there is no reason at
all for Eritrea to send arms to Somalia where there exists huge arsenal of
armaments for a long time and is still the center of arms sales. In this
connection, the President reminded the international community to draw
lesson from a failed experience and strive for the realization of a
comprehensive political solution to the Somali issue.
On Eritrean-US relations, President Isaias explained that the cause for
problems in relations between the two countries was the fruitless policy
pursued by Washington over the past 20 years both globally and at the level
of the Horn region. As such, it is not because the US pursues hostile policy
towards Eritrea, he added. Noting that Washington's policy of ensuring
control in Africa in general and the Horn in particular through regional
giants has been further complicating regional problems, the President
indicated that the hasty and unstudied steps taken in various parts of the
world after 9/11 not only complicated issues but also made solutions
impossible.
As a significant world power, the USA is duty-bound to formulate a workable
and fruitful policy fit for the 21st century through reviewing past policies
and the problems resulting thereof, he elaborated.
Replying to a question regarding the intention on the part of youths to
migrate abroad, President Isaias said that such a phenomenon being witnessed
in all corners of the world emanates from the desire to lead 'high standard
of living' in foreign lands, and that it is not only becoming a headache to
the countries of migration but is also the source of organized crimes.
He went on to explain that if at all youth migration is considered as brain
drain ploy, the available potentials in Eritrea could never be an easy
target for that sinister design. President Isaias underlined that although
there are instances in which Eritrean youths migrate abroad due to temporary
problems, their devotion to their people and the Homeland is nonetheless
unquestionable, as being amply demonstrated in their active participation in
the activities of Eritrean communities in the Diaspora.
Erection of Pushkin Monument in Asmara would pave the way for strong and
lasting Eritrean-Russian relations, President Isaias says
http://www.shabait3.com/images/stories/russia.jpgAsmara, 25 November 2009 -
In an interview with the Russian Tele Broadcasting Company (ROSSIYA) and
Zvezda TV Channel in Asmara today,
http://www.shabait3.com/images/stories/russia2.jpgPresident Isaias Afwerki
said that the erection of a monument for the renowned Russian poet Alexander
Pushkin here in the capital would pave the way for strong and lasting
relations between Eritrea and the Russian Federation.
The President pointed out that the erection of the monument symbolizes the
long-standing ties among various peoples of the world, especially between
that of Africa and others. He further noted that it is particularly symbolic
of the historical relations between Eritrea and Russia, besides rectifying
distorted historical account in the past.
Despite the fact that Russia took side with colonial Ethiopia in the days of
the Eritrean people's struggle for independence, the present forum is
nonetheless different from those days, President Isaias elucidated. He went
on to say that as Russia is one of the major powers in the word with rich
technological and industrial capability, it could avail itself of the
existing ample investment prospects in Eritrea in the fields of fisheries,
agriculture, mining and industry.
Indicating that Eritrea could as well develop human resource potentials
through fostering strong cultural and educational cooperation with Russia,
the President said that there are a number of Eritrean nationals educated in
Russia in diverse fields in the past who could play due role in reinforcing
relations between the two countries.
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