| Eritrea
(State of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of Relations Eritrea,
a former Ethiopian province and Italian Colony, gained independence in 1993. South
Africa and the State of Eritrea agreed in 1994 to establish diplomatic relations.
Ambassador WAW Nhlapo, South Africa's first non-resident Ambassador to Eritrea,
presented his Credentials to President Isaias Afewerki on 12 March 1996. The
war that broke out with Ethiopia (1998-2000) impacted negatively until recently
on official bi-lateral visits and further co-operation / investment with Eritrea.
The Eritrean Ambassador to South Africa is Mr T Gerahtu. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Eritrea
H E Prof M Iqbal D Jhazbhay
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy Eritrea Representation in South Africa H E Mr S O Abdu
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy
of Eritrea
Travel Info Visa
requirements for South Africans For more information contact the Eritrean
Embassy in Pretoria Health requirements Malaria
is not really a problem in Eritrea, although it does exist. Care should particularly
be taken during and after the rain season. For further information go to
Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Highland The rainy season is from May to September with average
temperatures of 19 degrees Celsius during the day. The dry season is from October
to April with average temperatures during the day of 22 degrees Celsius. Lowland
and Coast This area is hot and humid with day temperatures reaching between
40-45 degrees Celsius. For up-to-date weather information click here. Currency
Info The monetary unit is the Eritrean Nakfa. The exchange rate is about
8.0 Nakfa to the US$. For current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No Information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact
the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0872/0837.
Trade
Info For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Eritrea, visit the web site of the Department of Trade and Industry
of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
