At a congress conducted on 12 February, Eritrean youth residing in France expressed resolve to strengthen organizational capacity and participation in national affairs.
At the congress in which over 100 Eritrean youth representatives from the French cities of Paris, Nantes, Angers, Rennes, and Marseille took part the participants established ‘Warsay Youth’ organization”.
Explaining the role of the Eritrean youth in the armed struggle for independence and in safeguarding the national sovereignty as well as in the nation-building process, Mr. Bereket Paulos, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, said the newly established ‘Warsay Youth’ organization is part of the endeavor to strengthen the organizational capacity of Eritrean Diaspora youth.
The head of Public and Community Affairs, Mr. Sileshi Idris gave briefing on the objective of the organization and its relationship with the Eritrean Embassy in France and with other national associations.
The participants on their part expressed readiness to strengthen capacity and participation in national affairs. They also elected a provisional executive committee.
Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea