Eritrea–Iran relations

Eritrea
Iran

Eritrea and Iran established diplomatic relations on 31 May 2007[1][2]

History

In June 2007, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki said that nuclear energy is Iran's legal right.[3]

Iran and Eritrea have decided to step up their diplomatic, political, and economic ties. Following the Eritrean-Ethiopian War (1998–2000), which weakened Eritrea's relations with the West, Eritrea is seeking for "alternative trade partners," according to Eritrean President Isais Afwerki in July 2008. In May 2008, Eritrea inked trade and investment agreements with Iran in order to achieve this goal and ensure Iranian help for projects pertaining to infrastructure and energy development. In December 2008, the Eritrean government gave Iran exclusive authority over the Eritrean Oil Refinery in return for Iranian improvements to the plant. Iran, Algeria, and Eritrea decided in April 2009 to strengthen their bilateral ties and promote business amongst them.[3]

In 2022, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with his Eritrean counterpart Osman Saleh Mohammed on the sidelines of the 77th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York. The two countries expressed hope the two countries will forge closer cooperation in technical and economic fields based on respect for mutual values and interests.[4]

It has been described that Eritrea has been growing as a liability to Israel due to the strengthening of ties to Iran.[5]

Eritrea has consistently voted against condemning Iran at the United Nations.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

Both countries have supported the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.[12][13]

Diplomatic Missions

Iran maintains a non-resident embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

References

  1. ↑ African Chronicle: A Fortnightly Record on Governance, Economy, Development, Human Rights, and Environment, Volume 8. C.P. Chacko. 2007. p. 2308.
  2. ↑ "Eritrea: President Isaias Receives Credentials of 9 Ambassadors". allAfrica. 31 May 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Eritrea-Iran Foreign Relations". Critical Threats.
  4. ↑ https://en.mfa.ir/portal/newsview/694491/Iran-Eritrea-FMs-discuss-expansion-of-reciprocal-ties-in-New-York
  5. ↑ "Eritrea No Longer Serves Israel's Security Interests. It's Time to Cut Ties" – via Haaretz.
  6. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2015-12-17. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2016-12-19. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2017-12-19. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2018-12-17. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  10. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2019-12-18. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. ↑ "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran :: resolution /: adopted by the General Assembly". 2020-12-16. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  12. ↑ "Iran pursuing national interests in dealing with Ukraine conflict". Islamic Republic News Agency. 26 February 2022. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  13. ↑ "Russia-Africa summit fails to deliver concrete results | Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank".
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