Eri-TV: News November 21, 2013 An Eritrean delegation headed by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh took part in the Third Africa-Arab Summit which was conducted on the 19th and 20th of this month in Kuwait City under the theme "Partners in Development and Investment." The meeting that witnessed the participation of more than 60 State leaders adopted declarations with a view to enhancing partnership in the domains of investment, food security and infrastructural development, as well as political and diplomatic relations. In the course of the conference, the role of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) in promoting the continent's development was commended vis-à-vis the resolution adopted in the 3rd Arab Development Summit to raise the capital of Arab financial institutions, including BADEA. Moreover, the Amir of Kuwait's generous initiative of granting a multi-billion concessionary loan through cooperation and coordination with the World Bank and other international institutions to African countries focusing on investment and infrastructure was praised. Meanwhile, reports indicated that the Eritrean delegation took part in the Africa-Arab Economic Forum on November 11and 12, which was followed by a meeting of Foreign Ministers and experts thereof. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anti-polio vaccination campaign is being conducted in the Central and Northern Red Sea regions. The launching of the campaign in the Central region was conducted yesterday in the presence of Ms. Amna Nur-Hussein, Minister of Health, and the Administrator of the region, Mr. Kahsai Gebrehiwet. Accordingly, the immunization venture in the Central region would continue until the 24th of this month on the basis of 115 stations, some of them involving outreach service.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15315-anti-polio-vaccination-campaign-underway-in-the-central-and-northern-red-sea-regions-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mendefera, 21 November 2013 -- Reports indicated that the renovation of Mendefera-Maidima route is being undertaken by Bidho General Construction Company. Mr. Awelkier Beshir, surveying expert, stated that the undertaking which involves the overhauling of bridges has covered a total distance of 28 Km. He further disclosed that various machineries have been deployed with a view to giving impetus to the task, besides the fact that the process is witnessing remarkable community goodwill.(continued...http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15314-renovation-of-mendefera-maidima-route-underway-by-bidho-general-construction-company-) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheib, 21 November 2013 -- Farmers in Gedged Administrative area said that they would step up efforts in connection with collecting harvest. They further disclosed that they are in a position to anticipate bountiful produce thanks to the joint initiative they took pertaining to preparation of farmlands and promoting effective utilization of water drainages to the plains in the area.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15313-farmers-in-gedged-area-to-step-up-efforts-in-connection-with-collecting-harvest) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Goluj, 21 November 2013 -- Students in Goluj sub-zone have expressed readiness to enhance collaboration with the Police regarding crime prevention. They made the pledge at a meeting with the commander of the police station in the locality, during which the participants explained the importance of such seminars in raising their awareness regarding law.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15312-students-in-goluj-sub-zone-express-readiness-to-enhance-collaboration-with-the-police-regarding-crime-prevention) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asmara, 21 November 2013 -- Eritrean club ASBECO yesterday registered a sparkling victory in the 3rd tournament of Tour Rwanda in which Metkel Eyob ranked second preceded by South African competitor and maintaining his record in up-hill racing. Including Metkel, a total of 5 cyclists from the Eritrean club finalized the 62Km. tournament standing among the top 20. =================================================== (c) 2013 Eritrea Ministry of Information: http://www.shabait.com

• published: 22 Nov 2013
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