Eritrea Participates at Japan-Africa Economic Forum

Eritrea Participates at Japan-Africa Economic Forum

Asmara, 11 May 2018 – The Eritrean Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa and Southern African countries, Mr. Saleh Omer, participated at the Japan-Africa Economic Development Forum held in Johannesburg from 3-4 May.

The Forum was opened by Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, and focused on the agreements reached and investments made on economicdevelopment aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation between Africa and Japan as well as the progress so far reached.

Alongsidethe economic forum, an exhibition showcasing the innovative technologies of more than 100 Japanese companies was organized, report indicated.

In the same vein, the Eritrean Embassy in South Africa reported that Eritrean nationals in the South African countries are conducting various sports activities including football competitions in connection with the 27th Anniversary of Eritrean Independence.