Pr. Isaias received Mr. Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator and Special Envoy of UNSG
Pr. Isaias Afwerki today received in his office Mr. Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator and Special Envoy of UNSG. President Isaias underlined UN’s vital role in promotion of peace, stability and development in Africa best achieved through support to the initiatives of RECs such as IGAD.
In its partnership with UN agencies, President Isaias underlined that Eritrea’s priorities focus on effective cooperation aimed at improving the quality of life of its citizens; particularly in the provision of potable water, and the setors of energy, health and education.
The UNDP Adminstrator delivered a letter from UNSG, Antonio Gueterres, to President Isaias. He underlined the UN’s desire to strengthen its ties with Eritrea in view of its important role in the region and applauded Eritrea’s resumption of its membership in IGAD.
President Isaias Afwerki and the UNDP Administrator, Mr. Achim Steiner, also held extensive discussions on developments in the African continent, current realities and trends in the Horn of Africa as well as the situation in Sudan.
Yemane G. Meskel – Minister of Information
