UNESCO Delegation Meets Senior Government Officials

Asmara, 28 May 2026 – A UNESCO delegation met with senior Government officials today, 28 May, and discussed bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest.

The delegation, led by Mr. Mohamed El Faranawy, Acting Assistant Director-General (ADG/AI) of UNESCO, and comprising Ms. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO Regional Director for East Africa, met and held talks with Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, Minister of Information; Dr. Halima Mohammed, Minister of Education; and Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports. The discussions focused on the sectors of education, documentation of Eritrea’s rich historical and intangible heritage, as well as experience sharing in digital science and Artificial Intelligence in education and information.

At the meeting, in which Ms. Nahla Valji, UN Resident Coordinator in Eritrea, took part, consensus was reached to develop and strengthen the existing cooperation.