Ahmed Haj Ali
| Ahmed Haj Ali | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Minister of Tourism of Eritrea | |
| In office 1997–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Worku Tesfamichael |
| Succeeded by | Amna Nurhusein |
| 1st Minister of Fisheries of Eritrea | |
| In office 2001 – present | |
| 3rd Minister of Marine Resources of Eritrea | |
| In office 2001–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Petros Solomon |
| 2nd Minister of Energy & Mines | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tesfai Ghebreselassie |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | PFDJ |
Ahmed Haj Ali is an Eritrean politician who has held various posts within the Government of Eritrea. After serving as Minister of Labour and Human Welfare, he was moved to the post of Minister of Tourism in February 1997.[1] He has subsequently served as Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources. He was also the first Eritrean Representative at the United Nations.
As of 2011, he is Minister of Energy and Mines. He has signed mining agreements with companies from Western countries as well as China to facilitate the exploitation of Eritrea's mineral wealth.[2]
References
- ↑ "President quietly shuffles cabinet", Indian Ocean Newsletter, 29 March 1997 (Horn of Africa Monthly Review, 21 February–28 April 1997).
- ↑ "Gold rush", Africa Confidential, volume 52, number 5, 4 March 2011.
