Eritrea: 5th National Youth Festival Opened Today in Coincidence With Commencement of 25th Round National Service

Sawa — The opening ceremony of the 5th National Youth Festival and the official commencement of the 25th round National Service were conducted today in Sawa in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, Ministers, PFDJ officials, Army commanders, Regional administrators, parents and a large number of participants.

Speaking on the occasion, President Isaias congratulated parents, trainers, trainees and the participants inside the country and those living abroad, and indicated that such occasions are times when we ascertain that the trust of martyrs is honored in deeds besides renewing our pledge. He further pointed out that the citizenry are confident that members of the 25th round National Service would safeguard the nation's dignity and unravel the vanity of anti-Eritrea quarters.

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