October 4, 2025
Statement by Ms. Elsa Haile, Director-General for International Organizations,
at the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health
Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Eritrea is honored to take part in this high-level meeting, convened under the theme “Equity and integration: transforming lives and livelihoods through leadership and action on no communicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being,” pursuant to General Assembly resolution 79/273.While no communicable diseases and mental health challenges are global in scope, responses must be adapted to the specific realities of each country, recognizing the different stages of health service delivery and socio-economic development. For Eritrea, self-reliance constitutes the cornerstone of all development initiatives, including the provision of health and social services. This principle, however, does not preclude external cooperation; rather, partnerships and technical support that are fully aligned with national priorities serve as a vital complement to our domestic efforts.
