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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland | Apr 19, 2024

European Union Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, and Sudan

The foreign ministers will discuss the increasingly tense regional situation, the role of the EU, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, access to humanitarian aid and the revival of the political peace process

EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 22 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The EU foreign and defence ministers will debate Russian aggression against Ukraine in their joint session. The ministers will focus on the EU’s military support for Ukraine, the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine | Apr 19, 2024

Maksym Subkh took part in the official opening ceremony of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Rwanda

The ceremony was attended by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Clementine Mukeka

On April 18, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh, as part of his tour of African countries, paid a working visit to Kigali in order to officially open the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Rwanda. The ceremony was attended by Permanent Secretary…

Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation | Apr 19, 2024

Russia: On the Visit of the Patriarchal Exarch of Africa to Zambia

During the visit, the Exarch met with Russian Ambassador to Zambia A.Yarakhmedov to discuss the construction of an Orthodox Christian church in Lusaka

On April 17, a delegation of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa led by Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, Metropolitan Konstantin of Zaraisk arrived to Zambia on a 5-day visit. During the visit, the Exarch met with Russian Ambassador to Zambia A.Yarakhmedov to discuss the construction of an Orthodox Christian church in Lusaka…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Apr 16, 2024

Egypt: President El-Sisi receives the Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service

The meeting focused on the regional situation, primarily ways to achieve stability in the Middle East amid the crisis in the Gaza Strip and the escalating tension in the region

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, Sergei Naryshkin, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting focused…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 05, 2024

Eritrea: Concert in connection with 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

The event was a part of efforts to bolster the ties between Eritrea and the Russian Federation

The “Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Black Sea Fleet” presented a musical performance at Cinema Roma on April 4, commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The event saw the attendance of ministers, senior government and PFDJ officials. Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 04, 2024

Eritrea: Russian Delegation Visits Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions

During their visit, the delegation explored key facilities including the Assab International Airport and its adjacent port

A senior delegation from the Russian Federation, led by Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov, accompanied by Gen. Flipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces, along with other high-ranking military commanders, embarked on a tour of development and infrastructure sites in the Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions on…

Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation | Apr 03, 2024

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari

The ministers exchanged opinions on certain aspects of Russian-Beninese relations, including the development of political dialogue and the expansion of trade, economic, and cultural ties

On April 2, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari at the initiative of the Beninese side. The Foreign Minister of Benin conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall. He…

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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 02, 2024

Eritrea: President Isaias Holds Talks with Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov

The discussions centered on enhancement of bilateral ties outlined in St. Petersburg at Africa-Russia Summit

President Isaias Afwerki met and held extensive discussions in Massawa today with Delegation led by Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Russian Navy. The discussions centered on enhancement of bilateral ties outlined in St. Petersburg at Africa-Russia Summit. Broad areas of all-rounded cooperation discussed in St. Petersburg last July…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 01, 2024

Eritrea: Deputy Commander of Russian Naval Force arrives in Massawa

The delegation was accorded warm welcome by General Filipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces

As part of the Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties between the Russian Federation and Eritrea a senior delegation led by Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonove, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, arrived in Massawa in the late afternoon hours today. The delegation was accorded warm welcome by General…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Mar 28, 2024

Eritrea: Russia’s Pacific Fleet Frigate Arrives in Massawa

Senior government officials and military Commanders toured the naval frigate and received a briefing on the objectives of its tour and its history

The Russian Pacific Fleet frigate, Marshal Shaposhnikov, arrived today, 28 March, for a five-day port call in Massawa, commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Russian Federation and Eritrea. Upon its arrival at the Massawa port, the naval frigate was warmly welcomed by Eritrea’s Navy. The welcoming ceremony…