DUBAI: Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki has made a rare trip abroad, meeting Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The UAE operates a military base in Eritrea that it uses for its campaign in Yemen’s war and the leaders discussed how to strengthen ties, according to statements from both countries released after Monday’s meeting.
A new prime minister took office in April in Ethiopia, Eritrea’s neighbor, and his reforms have shaken up regional politics.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced plans to liberalize the state-dominated economy and pledged to honor the terms of a 2000 peace deal with Eritrea.
Last week, Eritrea and Ethiopia said they had “opened the door of peace” after the first high-level visit from Asmara to Addis Ababa in nearly two decades.
That meeting raised hopes for an end to one of Africa’s most intractable military stand-offs.
Ethiopia also has growing ties to UAE, which last month pledged $3 billion in aid and investments.
Eritrea’s president visits Abu Dhabi crown prince
Eritrea’s president visits Abu Dhabi crown prince
Jordanian army chief holds talks with Lebanese leaders in Beirut
- Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti highlighted the strong relationship between Jordanian, Lebanese military institutions
LONDON: Jordan’s army chief met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Beirut on Thursday to discuss security cooperation.
Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Jordan, addressed regional developments and security challenges, and ways to contribute to the stability of the region.
He also met the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Gen. Rodolphe Haykal. They discussed military cooperation and the exchange of expertise and training to improve readiness and efficiency, according to the Petra news agency.
Huneiti highlighted the strong relationship between the Jordanian and Lebanese military institutions. Haykal commended the Jordan Armed Forces’ role in supporting regional security and stability, as reported by Petra.
