Eritrea–Egypt Trade & Industry: President Isaias Afwerki visited Egypt’s Greater Cairo and Suez zones, touring Gyto Pharma, the Suez Canal Industrial Zone, cement and steel facilities, and Ain Sokhna Port, with Egyptian partners signaling readiness for cooperation, capacity building, and technology transfer. Red Sea Security Coordination: Egypt and Eritrea reiterated that Red Sea security and management are the exclusive responsibility of littoral states, while Egypt pushed for faster activation of the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Investment Linkages: SCZONE officials met Eritrean leadership to discuss investment opportunities, highlighting the zone’s industrial-port integration and plans to localize sectors like ports and logistics, green fuels, and data centers. Public Health & Testing: Seychelles and Eritrea adopted a WHO prequalified 4th-generation integrated test for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, aiming to speed triple elimination screening in antenatal care. Food Safety: Eritrea marked World Food Safety Day in Asmara, stressing safer food systems, pesticide control, and stronger coordination toward a national food control policy. Digital Services: Google expanded Ask Gemini in Chrome to Eritrea and other African markets, aiming to make information search and understanding more accessible.