 | |
 Eritrea |
 Italy |
|---|---|
Eritrea–Italy relations is the official relationship between Italy and Eritrea. Eritrea has an embassy in Rome and Italy has an embassy in Asmara.
Italy took over Eritrea from Abyssinia in late 19th century had laid foundation to the Italian colony of Eritrea. Under the Italian rule, Eritrea had witnessed significant development and flourish from the benefits of Italian colonizers. For most part, Eritreans and Italians share a mutual, although sometimes with mistrusts. The end of World War II however, had pushed Italy out of Eritrea and their link was lost since.[1] Nonetheless, Italy maintains strong influence over Eritrean politics since 1948.[2]
Asmara, now capital of Eritrea, used to be known as "Little Rome", was one of the most famous destination for both native Eritreans and Italian colonizers alike. The city still retains a lot of Italian architectures.[3][4]
When Eritrea became independence from Ethiopia, Italy was one of the earliest nations in the world to recognize Eritrea as a state.[5]
Today, Eritrean refugees fleeing from the country's political and economic isolation often set up in Italy and many are well-received by the Italian locals, though not without mistrust and hostility alike.[6]
|
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa |
|
| |
| Americas |
| ||
| Asia |
| ||
| Europe |
| ||
| Oceania |
| ||
| Diplomatic missions |
| ||
