[31 October 2007]

SANA'A, (Saba)- Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Abdul-Karim al-Arhabi discussed on Wednesday with ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Yemen Ali al-Awani cooperation between the two countries and means of enhancing and developing them.

Al-Arhabi praised UAE government's support to development efforts in Yemen and its active contribution to bringing the London Conference into success, noting Yemeni government keenness on enhancing mutual relations with the UAE in all fields and benefiting from its successful expertise in investment.

Al-Awani expressed appreciations of Yemen's interest to enhance and develop cooperation with UAE, confirming his country readiness to provide more support to Yemen.

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Saba