Eritrean official expects relations with China to be further boosted by BRI

STORY: Eritrean official expects relations with China to be further boosted by BRI DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:56 LOCATION: Asmara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Eritrea 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YEMANE GEBREMESKEL, Eritrean Minister of Information STORYLINE: A senior Eritrean official has spoken highly of the China-Eritrea relation in a recent interview with Xinhua, noting that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) would further propel the two countries' relations to new heights. SOUNDBITE (English): YEMANE GEBREMESKEL, Eritrean Minister of Information "This is a bilateral relationship that decades on has been growing with time. So it will expand. The Belt and Road Initiative will only add to an existing relationship. Infrastructure is critical. So investments in infrastructure (and) support in infrastructure is good because it creates an enabling environment. When it comes to the arrangements, you can envisage various projects and programs that are responsive to the times. The Belt and R

Egypt, Eritrea FMs discuss Sudanese crisis, developments in Gaza

STORY: Egypt, Eritrea FMs discuss Sudanese crisis, developments in Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Foreign Ministry in Cairo 2. various of the meeting between Egyptian and Eritrean FMs 3. various of Egypt's Foreign Ministry in Cairo STORYLINE: Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks on Thursday in Cairo with his Eritrean counterpart Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser for political affairs Yemane Gebreab on means of promoting bilateral ties and the progress achieved so far in Egyptian-Eritrean projects. The Eritrean officials stressed the importance of furthering bilateral ties in various fields. The talks also concerned the situation in Sudan in light of ongoing confrontations and their impact on Sudan and its regional neighbors. On his part, Shoukry reviewed Egypt's assessment of the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip and the dangerous escalation between the Palestinian and Israeli sides. He told the Er

Tsegay wins Lake Biwa Marathon

Tsegay wins Lake Biwa Marathon

OTSU, Japan - Ethiopian Yemane Tsegay crosses the finish line to win the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon at Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 7, 2010.

Ghebreslassie wins Eritrea's 1st gold medal

Ghebreslassie wins Eritrea's 1st gold medal

Ghirmay Ghebreslassie of Eritrea (L) competes with Yemane Tsegay of Ethiopia during the last stage of the men's marathon at the World Championships in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2015. Ghebreslassie, 19, won the race to give Eritrea its first World Championships gold medal, while Tsegay won the silver medal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tsegay wins Lake Biwa Marathon

Tsegay wins Lake Biwa Marathon

OTSU, Japan - Ethiopian Yemane Tsegay crosses the finish line to win the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon at Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 7, 2010. (Kyodo)

Marathon: Ethiopia's Tsegay wins Fukuoka Int'l Marathon

Marathon: Ethiopia's Tsegay wins Fukuoka Int'l Marathon

Yemane Tsegay of Ethiopia crosses the finish line to win the Fukuoka International Marathon in the southwestern Japan city on Dec. 4, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo