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[Released by the Embassy of Eritrea, Washington DC] ERINA Update (Eritrean News Agency) Tel:=A0 ++291-1-117627, Fax:=A0 127385) Wednesday, December 22, 1999 "Hanish Resolution Paves Way for Cooperation," Minister Eritrea's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ato Haile Woldensae, held a briefing with members of the diplomatic community and journalists yesterday. Ato Haile gave details on the outcome of the arbitration process and the awards regarding the maritime boundary. Ato Haile reiterated "the government of Eritrea's commitment to fully comply with and to implement the decision with immediate effect." He said, "The decision by both parties not only to solve their border dispute by peaceful and legal means but also to submit, in good faith, to an arbitration procedure as well as, once an award was given, to honor the impartial decision of third parties will surely be remembered in the coming years as a good example of international conduct by states." The minister noted that "the legal settlement of the dispute will not only pave the way for a harmonious relationship between the littoral states of the Red Sea but also opens a new window of opportunity for the consolidation of peace and stability in the region and the creation of a zone of peace, development and mutual benefit." Ato Haile thanked all the parties involved in the legal resolution of the matter and concluded by declaring that "Eritrea has always been--and will continue to be--committed to the creation of a salubrious regional environment which will foster and promote good-neighborliness, peace and cooperation between neighboring states based on international principles and norms." %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%