MESSAGE FROM His Excellency: Estifanos Habtemariam Eritrean Ambassador to the UK & IRELAND
Dear all Eritreans in the UK and Ireland,
In this difficult times of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic crisis, your situation in general and your health in particular is paramount and hope you are all safe and well. It is important to follow all the official lockdown-guidelines during this crisis to protect yourself and others.
In spite of the lockdown, your unprecedented compassion, unity and solidarity that you are demonstrating throughout the digital-platforms are commendable and your contributions in support to the “EritreaFightsCOVID-19” are highly appreciated.
The sufferings of many families experiencing because of the COVID-19 crisis are acknowledged with deep sadness and sorrow- and wish those who lost their lives to rest in peace and condolence to the families and friends.
Ambassador Estifanos Habtemariam
London UK: April 14th 2020
The Statement by H.E. Estifanos Habtemariam, Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to the United Kingdom and Ireland extends gratitude to the Eritrean community and friends of Eritrea for their insurmountable contributions globally to the COVID-19 response fund aimed at assisting the Eritrean Ministry of Health, especially so at this unprecedented time of economical uncertainty. The Ambassador underlined that the Government of Eritrea and relevant departments have undertaken adequate precautions and continue to work in liaison with their counterparts and international organisations to minimise and stop the spread of CoVID-19 in Eritrea. The Ambassador reiterated that the continuous fight to control the spread of the disease has proven successful and thanked Eritrean professionals in UK closely working with the Ministry of Health and offering their expertise and assistance. As we navigate through this difficult time, His Excellency shared his best wishes to those infected and his deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this difficult time.
