AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea Deal: President Isaias Afwerki hosted a senior Egyptian delegation in Denden Guest House, with talks focused on expanding bilateral cooperation and launching new common projects. Maritime Logistics: Egypt and Eritrea signed a marine transport cooperation agreement to start a shipping line linking their ports, while Cairo said Red Sea security arrangements are the exclusive responsibility of littoral states. Water for Growth: In the Central Region, officials reported major water expansion—126 wells, 59 reservoirs, and 222 km of pipelines—alongside fish farming and rising vegetable and dairy output. Trade Connectivity: Astral Aviation inaugurated a weekly Nairobi–Asmara freighter service, aiming to plug Eritrea into wider Middle East, Asia, and Europe cargo networks. Skills & Inclusion: A WA program is training migrant women through kitchen and hospitality courses, pairing confidence-building with community catering. Regional Context: The week also carried broader Horn-of-Africa diplomacy signals, including US–Ethiopia framework talks and ongoing Red Sea security debates.
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