APA-Asmara (Eritrea) A high-powered delegation from the Eritrean government is in Italy to explore investment opportunities for the Horn of Africa nation, APA has learnt on Wednesday.
The senior Eritrean delegation, composed of Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab, who are holding a series of talks with top Italian officials including with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Antonio Tajaani.
The focus is on expanding bilateral ties to cover areas of education, health, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, trade, and investment.
The two sides also agreed to cooperate in fostering peace, stability, and development in the Horn of Africa.
The delegation also met with the Minister of Universities and Research, Senator Anna Maria Bernini and discussed cooperation in higher education and research based on Eritrea’s priorities and areas of advanced Italian capabilities.
Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s ambassador to Italy was also present during the talks.
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