India, Eritrea review ties

New Delhi, Dec 6: India and Eritrea reviewed the full range of their bilateral relationship during the third round of Foreign Office Consultations held in Asmara on December 5.

The Indian delegation was led by M Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary (WANA) in the Ministry of External Affairs, while the Eritrean side was headed by Ambassador Estifanos Habtemariam Ghereyus, Director General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Officials discussed cooperation across political, economic, health, education, renewable energy and cultural spheres, and emphasised the value of people-to-people ties.

Both sides highlighted the role of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programmes and ICCR scholarships in supporting Eritrea’s human resource development.

They agreed to further deepen these partnerships and continue regular exchanges through institutional mechanisms.

During the visit, Suresh Kumar also met Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh Mohammad and Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel.