A five-member delegation led by Mr. Adhanom Gebremariam met with Dr. Jandaye Frazier, US Asst. Secretary of State, yesterday April 21, 2008. Several officials of the state department, including Ms Sarah Skorupski, head of the Eritrean and Djibouti desk, were present in the meeting.
Adhanom arrived in the USA one month ago in a tour representing thirteen Eritrean opposition organizations that are preparing to hold their congress on May 5, 2008 in Addis Ababa.
In a telephone conversation, Adhanom informed Gedab News that he “gave Dr Frazier a detailed explanation regarding the upcoming May 5th Congress of the Eritrean political organizations.” He also indicated that Eritrean civil societies and religious leaders would be attending the congress as observers.
Dr. Frazier wished Adhanom luck in his activities and emphasized “unity is strength and that she sympathizes with the suffering Eritrean people.”
On April 5, 2008, Adhanom held a teleconference with members of the Eritrean Global Solidarity (EGS) in the USA & Canada to discuss aspects of the planned congress. - On April 12, 2008, Adhanom met with delegates from the Eritrean opposition organizations residing in the USA for a similar briefing.
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The Director General of EGS, Mr. Semere Habtemariam, indicated that his organization has decided to participate in the Addis Ababa congress and will be sending a four-person delegation.
Related information A person who was present at the meeting told Gedab News that the delegates informed Adhanom, “the rank and file have no problem working together; it is up to you in the leadership to show your commitment to unity.” |
