Asmara, 01 February 2024- Eritrean nationals in Stockholm, Sweden, and Kuwait convened for public diplomacy meetings on January 21 and 26, 2024, respectively, to discuss community engagement and national affairs.
In Stockholm, Mr. Idris Taha, Chairman of the PFDJ organization, addressed the annual gathering, highlighting the significant efforts made to enhance organizational capacity and expand membership. Emphasizing the deep-rooted history of the Peoples Front as intertwined with Eritrean generations, Mr. Taha urged members to preserve and pass down this legacy while remaining vigilant against external hostilities.
The Stockholm meeting also included a presentation of the 2022/2023 activity report and featured in-depth discussions. Additionally, a new executive committee comprising five members was elected to lead future initiatives.
Mr. Sirak Bahlibi, Head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, echoed the call for increased organizational strength and active participation in national affairs.
Similarly, during the Kuwait meeting, Mr. Humed Yahya Hali, Eritrea’s Charge d’Affaires in Kuwait, provided a comprehensive update on Eritrea’s current situation, along with regional and international developments. Mr. Hali highlighted Eritrea’s resilience in overcoming various external challenges and noted the positive progress in development efforts.
Mr. Salim Abdulkerim Safi, Chairman of the Eritrean Community in Kuwait, pledged to enhance community involvement and strengthen participation and contribution for national development programs.