Eritreans in Belgium and the Netherlands celebrated the 30th Independence Day anniversary on 23 May in patriotic zeal under the theme “Resilient-As Ever”.
The celebratory event the nationals conducted in the Netherlands cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Amersfoort, Kampen and Utrecht featured various programs depicting the noble values of the Eritrean people and the heavy sacrifice paid for liberation and safeguarding the national sovereignty.
Explaining of the significance of the strong unity of the Eritrean people in this new era, Mr. Micael Tesfamariam, Chairman of the Holidays Organizing Committee, and Mr. Isak Minasie, head of Community and Consular Affairs called on the nationals to reinforce contribution and participation in the national development drives.
Similarly, nationals in Brussels, Belgium, colorfully celebrated the 30th Independence Day anniversary.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Negassi Kassa gave briefing on the strong resilience the Eritrean people and its Defense Forces demonstrated in the past 30 years to foil the various hostilities and challenges and the achievements registered in all sectors of development.
Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea