On September 2nd, 2025 Russian Ambassador H.E. Mr.O.V.Petrenko met with High Commissioner for Culture and Sports (in rank of Minister) of Eritrea H.E. Mr. Z.Tekle. During the fruitful exchange of views, the parties examined the issues of developing cooperation between Russia and Eritrea in the fields of culture, sports and education, strengthening of legal basis of interaction, as well as possibilities of holding a Russian film festival in Asmara. Eritrean representative confirmed his participation in the XI St.Petersburg International United Cultures Forum (September 11-13).