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The inaugural flight at Port Sudan International Airport was attended by Ms. Askalu Menkerios, Minister of Tourism, and other senior Eritrean Government officials, as well as officials of the Sudanese Red Sea region, the Eritrean shabait.com website reports.

The event witnessed the staging of artistic and cultural performances by Eritrean community members in Port Sudan.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Askalu stated that launching of the flight is a continuation of the developing cooperation of partnership between the two countries.

She also noted that the vitality of the flight as regards strengthening the historical ties of Eritrean-Sudanese people and developing the tourism sectors of both countries.