Eritrea’s first Voluntary National Review (VNR) report aims to share the country’s experiences, including its successes, remaining gaps and challenges, and key takeaways, in implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is conducted in the spirit of constructive peer learning, mutual exchange, and promoting transparency, as well as with a view towards consolidating local ownership of the 2030 Agenda, promoting awareness, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating progress. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and National Development, the VNR preparation process involved the contributions and participation of range of entities, including ministries, departments, civil society organizations, and the UN system in Eritrea. Embodying the key principles of the 2030 Agenda, while also remaining uniform with the rest of the national review process, the development of Eritrea’s VNR report was locally-owned, highly collaborative, and transparent. In line with the proposed guidelines detailed in the VNR preparatory handbook, the present report briefly touches upon the status of implementation of all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, due to limited data availability and their close inter linkages with other goals, special emphasis is given to SDGs 3 and 13. For Eritrea, sustainable development, in all of its fundamental elements and principles, remains an integral part of the country’s long-term vision and policy architecture. The majority of national policies and action plans, which are based upon prevailing socio-political, historical, cultural, and ecological realities, are closely aligned with the SDGs. One pertinent example is the National Charter. Adopted in 1994, the Charter lays out the guiding vision and aspirations for the country, summarizing them into a number of basic goals: national harmony; political democracy; social and economic development; social justice; cultural revival; and regional and international cooperation. Eritrea’s development and nation-building processes are grounded on social justice and leaving no one behind. Unwavering emphasis is placed on ensuring that all citizens, regardless of any difference (religion, language, locations… etc.), can freely and fully participate in, contribute to, and benefit from the progress in national development programs. National laws and policies, underpinned by long-standing socio-cultural values, establish a foundation for development, while guaranteeing and promoting a range of fundamental rights. Various legal instruments and social protection programs address the specific needs of and catalyze progress for the historically marginalized groups. These interventions cultivate peace and unity within Eritrea’s multilingual society, aim to eliminate disparities and level the playing field so all have an opportunity to excel, and seek to ensure that everyone is empowered and able to enjoy the fruits of sustainable development.