Pre. Isaias Afwerki today received in his office Mr. Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator & Special Envoy of UNSG. Pres. Isaias underlined UN's vital role in promotion of peace, stability & development in Africa best achieved through support to the initiatives of RECs such as IGAD
In its partnership with UN agencies, President Isaias underlined that Eritrea's priorities focus on effective cooperation aimed at improving the quality of life of its citizens; particularly in the provision of potable water, & the setors of energy, health and education.
The UNDP Adminstrator delivered a letter from UNSG, Antonio Gueterres, to President Isaias. He underlined the UN's desire to strengthen its ties with Eritrea in view of its important role in the region and applauded Eritrea's resumption of its membership in IGAD.
President Isaias Afwerki and the UNDP Administrator, Mr. Achim Steiner, also held extensive discussions on developments in the African continent, current realities and trends in the Horn of Africa as well as the situation in the Sudan @hawelti
