[10/مارس/2010]

RIYADH, March 10 (Saba) – Foreign Ministers of Arabian Gulf States reiterated on Tuesday their countries' support to Yemen during the 144th round,  held in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh.

The round hailed the outcomes of the 19th round of Yemeni-Saudi Coordination Council, held in Riyadh in late February.

At the round, which was chaired by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, the council said that the outcomes demonstrated the keenness of the two countries to boost mutual cooperation in all areas.

The council also hailed the decision to stop the military operations in northern Yemen.

The final statement of the round noted that the ministers were briefed on the outcomes of the February 27-28 Donor Conference that focused on the best ways to give aid to Yemen as well as identifying development needs of the country.

During the meeting, Secretary General of the GCC Abdul Rahman al-Attiyah said the Gulf Foreign Ministers were also briefed on arrangements for the fifth meeting of the ministers and their Yemeni counterpart scheduled for 17 March in Sana'a.

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