[11 May 2008]

SANA'A, May 11 (Saba) - Vice President Abdu Rabu Mansor Hadi held a meeting with the social figures and Sheikhs of Marib province on Sunday in Sana'a.

During the meeting, the vice president highlighted achievements took place in the country since unification, pointing out to the progress in fields of education, roads, health, telecommunication, electricity and water.

Hadi also praised steps taken in democracy, pointing out to the recent decision of electing governors and Sana'a mayor.

He insisted on importance of security and stability as a key element of development.

No development without security and stability, Hadi said.

He said that the governorate of Marib received care of the political leadership represented by president Ali Abdullah Saleh, adding the kidnapping of tourists is an obstacle of implementing the development projects in the governorate.

He said that directives would be issued to concerned ministries to pace development process in the governorate.

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