Diaspora Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary

Asmara, 25 May 2026- Eritrean nationals residing in Switzerland, Turkey, the US, Kenya, Egypt, and Kuwait have colorfully celebrated the 35th Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee.”

At the celebratory event conducted on 23 May in Zurich, Switzerland, in which a number of nationals took part, Mr. Habtom Zeray, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, said that Eritrean independence is not only a historical event in which independence was officially declared, but also carries a deeper meaning and message. He also said that the Eritrean people are celebrating their 35th Independence Day anniversary at a time when Eritrea is standing firm in its diplomatic activities and in ensuring social justice, while foiling various external hostilities and challenges.

Mr. Ismail Mohammed-Nur, head of Public and Community Affairs, said that during the struggle for independence, the Eritrean people’s guarantee was their resilience and perseverance, and that at present, the main strength and guarantee of the Eritrean people remains their perseverance.

Mr. Toni Locher, a friend of Eritrea and Eritrea’s Honorary Consul, said that seeing Eritrean nationals residing in various countries enthusiastically celebrating their independence, just as in Asmara and other cities of the country, attests to the uniqueness of the Eritrean people and the respect they have for their independence. He also congratulated the Eritrean people.

Similarly, nationals residing in Istanbul, Turkey, colorfully celebrated the 35th Independence Day anniversary with various programs depicting the deep meaning of independence for the Eritrean people. The event was attended by a number of nationals, members of the Sudanese community, and invited guests.

Mr. Muhiedin Mohammed Abdu, Eritrea’s Honorary Consul, said that the Eritrean people feel proud to celebrate their Independence Day anniversary, as it was realized through long years of arduous struggle and heavy sacrifices. He also commended the participation and contribution of nationals in making the celebratory event colorful.

Mr. Kibrom Maekele, chairman of the Eritrean community in Turkey, said that the programs were aimed at transferring the noble societal values and history of the country to the young generation.

At the event, awards were presented to winners of sports competitions, and certificates of recognition were presented to those who contributed to the successful organization of the event.

In the same vein, nationals residing in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrated the 35th Independence Day anniversary with various programs.

At the celebratory event in Nairobi, in which a number of nationals and invited guests took part, Mr. Beyene Russom, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Kenya, said that this year’s theme, “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee,” rightly reflects the perseverance and resilience that the Eritrean people demonstrated during the armed struggle for independence and in safeguarding national sovereignty. He added that these values will remain the future guarantee and strength of the Eritrean people. Ambassador Beyene also congratulated the Eritrean people inside the country and abroad, as well as the Defense Forces.

The event featured cultural and artistic programs depicting the attachment of nationals to their country.

Likewise, the Eritrean community in Egypt celebrated the 35th Independence Day anniversary on 23 May in Cairo, in which a number of nationals and invited guests took part.

At the event, Mr. Aman Abdulwase’e, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy, gave a briefing on the deep meaning of independence to the Eritrean people and called for strengthened participation in national affairs.

The Eritrean community in Kuwait also colorfully celebrated the 35th Independence Day anniversary with the participation of nationals residing in the country, ambassadors, and friends of Eritrea.

Mr. Humed Yahya Hali, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy, called on nationals to strengthen their organizational capacity and participation in national affairs.