As part of commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Russia and Eritrea, a delegation led by Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonove, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, arrived in the port of Massawa on Monday evening.
The delegation was accorded warm welcome by General Filipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces, Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports as well as Army Commanders.
It coincides with the presence of the Russian Pacific Fleet frigate at the port of Massawa.
It is led by Marshal Shaposhnikov who visited the Martyrs Cemetery, the Massawa museum, and also conducted friendly football competition with the team of the Eritrean Naval Force.
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