Girma Asmerom to Become Eritrea's Ambassador to the United Nations

Eritrea's ambassador to the AU, Girma Asmerom Tesfay (L) with Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission, Erastus Mwencha (R) - Credit: Erastus Mwencha

Girma Asmerom to Become Eritrea's Ambassador to the United Nations

Eritrea’s ambassador to the African Union, Girma Asmerom Tesfay, was given a bidding farewell today by the Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission, Erastus Mwencha.

Ambassador Girma, who has held his AU post since 2011, leaves for his new duty in New York, where he will replace Araya Desta, Eritrea's current ambassador to the United Nations.

According to sources, Ambassador Araya's next position will be Eritrea's ambassador to the AU.

Ambassador Girma is no stranger to the United States. From 2001-2006, he served as Eritrea's ambassador to the United States and Canada, before being replaced by ambassador Ghirmai Ghebremariam.

It should be recalled, Eritrea appointed 14 ambassadors in December as part of an ongoing government restructuring policy and to strengthen regional and international engagement.

Ambassador Girma with Deputy Chairman of AUC, Erastus Mwencha - Credit: Eraustus Mwencha

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