Africa-Press – Eritrea. Eritrean nationals in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of South Sudan, the United States, Austria, and France have conducted various activities aimed at strengthening their organizational capacity and contributions to national affairs.
Accordingly, the Eritrean community in Riyadh and its environs held its 9th Congress on 25 April.
In his report, Mr. Abdurahman Imam, Chairman of the community, noted that various developments and challenges had been encountered between the 8th and 9th congresses. He emphasized the importance of preserving achievements and addressing challenges to realize the community’s shared vision.
Participants also elected members of the central and executive committees.
Speaking on the role and contribution of the community, Ms. Weini Gerezgihier, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy, called for strengthening organizational capacity, stressing that it is vital in nurturing national unity and empowering competent youth.
Similarly, members of the executive committees of the Eritrean community, YPFDJ, the National Union of Eritrean Women, and water truck owners in the Republic of South Sudan held a conference to discuss their participation and contributions to national affairs.
Underlining that strengthening organizational capacity is foundational for implementing established programs, Mr. Yohannes Teklemicael, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan, urged prioritization of national interests.
In the United Arab Emirates, Eritrean nationals held a seminar focusing on the educational situation in Eritrea. Mr. Mohammed Mahmud, Eritrea’s Consul General, elaborated on the Government’s substantial investment in the education sector and called on nationals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates to support the Assab boarding school project.
The national committee of Eritreans in the Central and Western United States also held its annual conference on 25 April in Indianapolis.
Participants held in-depth discussions on public diplomacy efforts undertaken to reflect the true image of their country and designed new programs for 2025. Ms. Hadinet Keleta, Head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, conducted a seminar focusing on the art of political engagement in national affairs.
Ms. Ruth Morales, representing the Mayor of Indianapolis, praised the discipline and organization of the Eritrean community and encouraged further strengthening.
At the event, the ‘Adal’ School in North Carolina, managed by the Eritrean community, was recognized for its role in nurturing children who maintain strong ties to their identity and culture.
Eritrean nationals in Austria also held a seminar focusing on the objective situation in the homeland while nationals in France pledged to reinforce their contributions to national development programs in general, and to the boarding schools’ projects in particular.
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