Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Eritrea backs Saudi Arabia and allies in Gulf crisis, Ethiopia on the fence

(May 13, (African news))--Eritrea has backed Saudi Arabia and its allies in the ongoing Gulf diplomatic crisis that started last week after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar for allegedly supporting extremist groups.  The Eritrean government said in a statement on Monday that its decision is in the right direction to realise regional peace and stability.

“The decision by Gulf nations is among many in the right direction that envisages full realisations of peace and stability … For Eritrea, this is a timely issue that warrants its active support,” the statement cited by local media said. This statement comes a day after a visit by Qatari officials to Asmara and Addis Ababa seeking support in the ongoing crisis.
The decision by Gulf nations is among many in the right direction that envisages full realisations of peace and stability ... For Eritrea, this is a timely issue that warrants its active support.”
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn over the phone on Monday. Read more from African news »

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