Eritrea not into personnel talks but demarcation as decided

31 March 2006

Asmara, Eritrea – The head of the State of Eritrea, Isaias Afewerki, today told UNMEE chief and senior representative of UNSG Kofi Annan, Legwail J. Legwaila, that Eritrea is not into personnel talks but border demarcation as decided.

“the Government of Eritrea has no interest to talk about individuals but border demarcation,.. any individual’s role can not contravene the Algiers Agreement, the EEBC’s final and binding decision and its directives connected with its implementation” said Afeworki.

Afewerki made the statement during talks he held today with Legwaila on the occasion of the conclusion of his tour of duty in reference to the current talks about the appointment of a technical expert to assist in the demarcation of the border.

With regards to UNMEE, “Afewerki assured Ambassador Legwaila that in the event demarcation takes place on the basis of the EEBC’s final and binding decision, it would not be difficult to find answers to issues that may be raised as regards UNMEE’s role.” shabait.com