Eritrea: Independence Day celebrations in United Kingdom

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Nationals in various cities in the UK and Northern Ireland enthusiastically celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks”.

The Independence Day celebrations that were conducted in the cities of London, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leister, New Castel, Cardiff, and Huddersfield were attended by a number of national and friends of Eritrea.

The celebratory event in London was attended by over 6 thousand national as well as Ambassadors and representatives of Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, Angola, Burundi, Ghana, Morocco, Guinea, Egypt, South Sudan, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, Cameron, Gambia, Botswana, Russia, Cuba and Jamaica as well as officials of the UK.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Estifanos Habtemariam, Eritrean Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland, congratulating the people of Eritrea and its Defense Forces explained on the deep meaning of the Independence Day anniversary.

Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Mahmud, Chairman of the Eritrean community, and Mr. Mulubrahan Berhe, Chairman of the Holidays Coordinating Community, on their part commended those that contributed to the successful celebratory event.

The occasion was highlighted by cultural and Artistic programs depicting the day.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.