Russia's Sputnik published a series of short articles on the 4-day state visit to Moscow by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.
According to Sputnik, Isaias stated that we are entering "a new global order," which Eritrea welcomes; "the world order is on the verge of a radical transformation, in which Russia could play its part." Isaias added that "we need to get out of this cycle of containment, containment now, containment of Russia, the containment of China, the containment of Eritrea. . . . NATO will not survive, NATO will not be there."
Modern Diplomacy published on 2 June 2023 a commentary titled "The Strategic Partnership between Eritrea and Russia" by Kester Kenn Klomegah.
It discusses the background of the Eritrea-Russia relationship and prospects for moving forward.
Comment: There is minimal trade between Russia and Eritrea and Russia has little investment in the country and provides almost no foreign aid. The prospects for increasing trade, aid, and investment are poor. Eritrea does have a long and strategically located Red Sea coast, which Russia might find attractive for military purposes. Otherwise, it is difficult to imagine a significantly more important bilateral relationship. Both Russia and Eritrea seem to agree on the need to replace the current international order. The question is with what.
