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EriTV -Asmara, 16 May 2013 -- In its meeting today, the Cabinet of Ministers held discussion regarding the all-round preparations underway for this year's rainy season vis-à-vis weather forecast and the necessary resources thereof. In opening remarks, President Isaias Afwerki underscored the imperative of not resorting to undue reliance on rain-fed farming, and thus lay emphasis on lasting solution through expanding irrigation farming and addressing prevailing challenges. Moreover, he emphasized the significance of voluntary settlement in irrigation sites and reinforcement of productivity in other sectors to this end, besides the vitality of exerting integrated endeavors on the part of Administrations and pertinent bodies. (READ MORE @... http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/13475-ministerial-cabinet-holds-discussion-regarding-preparations-for-upcoming-rainy-season ) Asmara, 16 May 2013 -- The 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Eritrea and the People's Republic of China (PRC) was commemorated yesterday at the Chinese Embassy in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, senior Eritrean government and PFDJ officials, as well as invited guests. Speaking on the occasion, the Chinese Ambassador to Eritrea, Mr. Niu Qing, said that the similarity of both countries in terms of culture and historical background has enabled them to foster diplomatic ties based on mutual respect and partnership. He further pointed out that the development programs jointly accomplished in Eritrea over the past 20 years in the domains of infrastructure, education, health, mining and others attest to this. ( READ MORE @.... http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/13477-20th-anniversary-of-establishment-of-eritrean-chinese-diplomatic-relations-commemorated- ) Asmara, 16 May 2013 -- A number of nationals have arrived in Asmara for the 22nd Independence Day anniversary which is being observed under the theme "Eritrea - Shield of Resilience and Nobility of Work." According to the Immigration Office, hundreds of nationals arrived in the capital over the past 3 days through various air ways from Europe, the US, Canada, the Middle East, as well as a number of African and other countries. ( READ MORE @... http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/13474-more-nationals-arrive-here-for-independence-day-observance ) Debarwa, 16 May 2013 -- The sub-zonal Administration of Debarwa stated that the town has registered significant development in line with the programs implemented over the past 22 years targeting improvement of the community's livelihood. Ms. Le'ul Bisrat, Administrator of the sub-zone, disclosed that the majority of the villages in the locality have become beneficiaries of transport, electricity and communication services, besides the mapping out of the town's master plan and establishment of various factories, as well as construction of a number of residential houses. She further indicated that rural electrification process is on a good pace, while the practice of irrigation farming is on the rise in line with the construction of various micro-dams. ( READ MORE @... http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/13473-debarwa-town-registers-significant-development-over-the-past-22-years-report ) Assab, 16 May 2013 -- Members of the EDF in Southern Red Sea region said that mobile libraries are playing significant role in nurturing the reading culture amongst their ranks. From the Army members, Misgun Hailu, Medhanie Tekhleab, Solomon Fisehaye and Samson Netsereab indicated that the libraries are adapted to the mobility of military life, and expressed satisfaction with their pliability and resource, which has helped them upgrade their intellectual capacity. ( READ MORE @... http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/13472-southern-red-sea-region-mobile-libraries-playing-significant-role-in-nurturing-reading-culture-among-edf-members ) Ginda, 16 May 2013 -- The inhabitants of Embatkala Administrative area said that potable w...