RIYADH — (Hornpost) President of the Republic of Eretria Isaias Afwerki met today in the mid-afternoon hours with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia Kingdom at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh for extensive discussions on bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest.
As mentioned statement from the Ministry of Information of Eritrea
The meeting reviewed the historical and brotherly relations between Eritrea and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and explored prospects for strengthening and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
On regional matters, the two sides exchanged views on developments in the Nile Basin, the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. The consultations also addressed the constructive role Saudi Arabia could play in fostering stability and cooperation across these regions.
President Isaias highlighted the previous absence of an active Saudi role in regional affairs, underlining that sustainable peace and stability are indispensable foundations for meaningful economic development. He further called for enhanced Saudi contributions to promoting peace and stability in the wider region, and in Eritrea’s immediate neighborhood.
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, for his part, stated that he will dispatch a delegation to Eritrea soon for deeper consultations on the vital regional issues discussed.
Foreign Minister Osman Saleh; Eritrea’s Chargé d’Affaires Weini Gerezgiher; Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan; Advisor for National Security Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban; and Saudi Ambassador to Eritrea Mushael Hamdan Elroquin participated in the meeting.
Statement from Saudi Press Agency:
On the other hand, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency, the meeting discussed the interests of the two countries and regional issues.
the Crown Prince held talks with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as prospects for cooperation across various fields and ways to advance them. Several issues of mutual interest were also figured in their talks.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; and Saudi Ambassador to Eritrea Meshal bin Hamdan Al-Roqi.
From the Eritrean side, the meeting was attended by Minister for Foreign Affairs Osman Saleh Mohammed and Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Eritrea in Riyadh Weini Gerezgiher.
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