Shabait.com (Asmara)
7 January 2009
Asmara — President Isaias Afwerki pointed out that the incidence of terrorism, piracy, instability and the like have become a blessing in disguise for the US Administration's adventurous programs of interference and monopolizing resources around the world.
He made the salient remarks during the third and final part of the interview he conducted with the national media which was also transmitted live-online in Alenalki.com and Hagersat.com focusing on the objective situation in the country, the region and the globe at large. The President noted that the US Administration used the 9/11 terrorism attack as a cover-up for the adventurous military strategy it pursued in the Post-World War II era of dividing the world into different zones, and thereby exercise control over them. In this connection, he explained that the establishment of the US Central Command and the so-called African High Command is but a continuation of such strategy with a view to exercising control over the region concerned.
Indicating that the root cause of piracy is the prevailing vacuum in Somalia, President Isaias stressed the need to properly identify the main cause so as to find remedy for the issue. Had there been a viable government in Somalia with full land, sea and air control, the existing scenario that has become a blessing in disguise for interference and monopolizing resources could have been solved, he added.
As regards the problem in the Middle East in general and the Palestinian-Israeli crisis in particular, the President noted that the evasive attempts made to-date have been putting aside the root cause and the ones that became the cause for beating around the bush. Moreover, he pointed out that Washington's partiality with Israel in all issues further aggravated matters, besides undermining the role of the United States. In this respect, President Isaias stated that the Bush Administration remains the main source of complication of the issue, and underlined the need for achieving a genuine solution to the problem.
Replying to a question regarding attempts made to justify the US invasion of Iraq under the pretext of destroying weapons of mass destruction, the President explained that despite Saddam Hussein's adventurous stance, the invasion was basically carried out to ensure Washington's interests and full control of resources in the area. He added talks about wrong intelligence reports about the issue are but mere ploys to seek excuse.
On the current economic and financial crisis in the world in general and the United States in particular, President Isaias explained that it is the outcome of the American economic system based on individualism, greed and plunder that serves only the few. He elaborated that the consumers have now drawn lesson from consequences of an economic system that prompts excessive consumerism through securing loans. Such a situation amply demonstrates the failure of the capitalist system which the monopoly forces tried to forcefully impose on the world population, President Isaias indicated. He underscored that the way out of the current crisis lies in replacing the economic and financial system that had been serving only a narrow section with a new world economic order and thinking that benefits the majority.
In conclusion, the President called on every national to renew his/her pledge and exert unremitting efforts so as to register still greater achievements in the nation-building process. He also wished Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to the entire Eritrean people, as well as peace and justice-loving parties.
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