 The
American Naval ship, US Coast Guard made port call in the port city of
Massawa from the 31st to the 2nd of April 2005.
The Ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Eritrean Minster of Defense
General Sebhat Efrem, Commander of the Eritrean Naval Force Major General
Hummed Karikare, Commander of the 4th Zonal operation Command Major General
Haile Samuel, the American ambassador to Eritrea Mr. Scot H. Dilsi and other
senior military officers.
Following briefings by the ship's captain Mr. Magoo Bret about the vessel
and its activities in the Red Sea waters, commander of the joint Task force
in the horn of Africa Maj. General Samuel Hiland and General Sibhat Efrem
conducted brief discussions on the strengthening of bilateral relations of
the two countries and their naval and military commands and
Eritrean-American role in the global fight against terrorism.
During the brief meetings between the two commands the Eritrean Minister of
Defense disclosed Eritrea's readiness to cooperate with the United States in
promoting peace and security in the Red Sea region and that it will continue
to push forth its already established relations between the two countries.
Captain of the ship, Mr. Magoo Bret on his part after noting that Eritrea is
playing a commendable role in the fight against terrorism, disclosed
Eritrea's supremacy in peace and tranquility, and further wished Eritrea and
its people peace and prosperity.
Crew members of US Coast Guard also visited and toured the major development
activities underway in Massawa and its environs.
The visit marks the American Naval force's third trip to Eritrea.
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