May 25, 2026
Keynote Address by President Isaias Afwerki on the Occasion
of the 35th Independence Anniversary Asmara, 24 May 2026
Dear Participants,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
First and foremost, allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to the patriotic Eritrean people at home and abroad and to all its friends in struggle all over the world. I would also like to express my profound gratitude to all those who, year after year, organize and present magnificent events and celebrations in various places to commemorate and honor this glorious Day, as well as to all friends of Eritrea who have sent messages of congratulations. The annual celebration of our Independence Day is, indeed, both a manifestation and measure of the
