Eritrean president says Ethiopia evading from “rule of law”

ASMARA, Dec 29, 2004 (Eritrean radio) — The Eritrean Cabinet of Ministers which began its regular meeting yesterday in the port city of Massawa discussed extensively the report presented by President Isayas Afewerki on national development programmes, current situation in the country and the region, as well as political and diplomatic issues.

In his report, President Isayas gave detailed information on the great national development objectives set for 2005 and also issues regarding administration issues.

Regarding the Ethiopian regime’s public relations gimmicks, President Isayas said the Eritrean government will not go after the weyane regime which is wandering alone to evade from the rule of law.

He said the international community has legal obligation and responsibilities in pressurizing the weyane regime to implement the legal resolution, which is the sole solution to the problem.

The Cabinet of Minister will also continue with its meeting today.

Material from the BBC Monitoring Service, original in Tigrinya.