Lavrov’s Trip to Eritrea Advances Russia’s Multipolar Strategy for the Horn of Africa

Asmara is viewed by Moscow as politically reliable with respect to being a multipolar partner in its own right, Russia’s gateway to Ethiopia, and a regional logistics center for expanding trade with the Global South. BY ANDREW KORYBKO Eritrea’s consistent defense of its sovereignty and the newfound geostrategic context in which Russia is operating have […]

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FM Sergey Lavrov’s Remarks to the Media Following Talks with President Isaias Afwerki

Good afternoon. We analysed the state of bilateral relations, which are developing very intensively on a mutually beneficial basis in the economy, of course, mining and information and communication technology, agriculture, infrastructure, the capabilities of the port and airport of Massawa, and the availability of the Russian proposals to develop industries in Eritrea.

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Russia’s Top Diplomat on Official Visit to Eritrea

First-ever visit to the country by a Russian foreign minister Senior delegation of the Russian Federation led by Foreign Minister Mr. Sergey Lavrov arrived in the port city of Massawa in the morning hours today for a one-day official visit to Eritrea. He was accompanied by President Putin’s Special Representative for the Middle East & […]

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Eritrea Lauds Russian Constructive Approach to Global Problems

“We have noted the similarity in our positions and have agreed on concerted efforts to ensure national sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries,” the Eritrean foreign minister said By ITAR-TASS, Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh Mohammed has noted the importance of strengthened co-operation in a spirit of open partnership with Russia and agreement to […]

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Russia, Eritrea FMs to Exchange Views on Key Int’l and Regional Problems

By ITAR-TASS, The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Eritrea, Sergei Lavrov and Osman Saleh, during talks here on Monday are to exchange views on key international and regional problems, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced. The sides are expected to discuss the situation at the “flashpoints” of the African continent, devoting special attention to the conflict […]

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Russia Invites Eritrean Foreign Minister

By TesfaNews, The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alexander Lukashevich today disclosed that his country have invited the Foreign Minister of Eritrea, Mr. Osman Saleh, for a two day visit from 16 – 18 February. Sources from the Eritrean Foreign Ministry confirm the visit which they say is very crucial to […]

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