[04 July 2008]

SANA'A, July 04 (Saba)- Yemen and Algeria will sign an executive program for cooperation in the field of religious endowment and Islamic guidance during talks to be held in the Algerian capital, Algiers, with the aim of developing cooperation relations between the two countries and means of reinforcing them.

Upon departure, Minister of Religious Endowment and Islamic Affairs Hamoud al-Hitar told Saba that the program will include exchanging experiences and training in the field of endowment and Islamic affairs, counting endowment properties and unifying religions addresses in order to ensure solving living issues and limiting extremism.

He noted that he will present Yemen's experience in dialogue and its effect in fighting terrorism.

The minister also noted that he will pay a visit to Tunisia to take part in the Yemeni-Tunisian Executive Committee in the field of religious endowment and Islamic affairs which is set to be held in Tunis during 9-12 July.

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Saba