[11/July/2007] SANA'A, July 11 (Saba)- Deputy Premier for Economic Affairs and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Abdul-Karim al-Arhabi welcomed on Wednesday Asian investments in Yemen.

During his meeting with the newly appointed Malaysian ambassador to Sana'a Abdul-Samad Othman, al-Arhabi renewed welcome of Yemen for Asian and Malaysian investments in the country.

He affirmed concern of the government to offer all facilitates for the ambassador to do his mission perfectly, highlighting the good level of the relations between Yemen and Malaysia.

Al-Arhabi discussed with the Malaysian diplomat results of the recent visit of the Yemeni Prime Minister to Malaysia and plans of carrying out agreements signed between the two countries.

The Malaysian diplomat appreciated concern of the Yemeni government to enhance its ties with Malaysia, saying that he would do his best to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

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Saba