[20 July 2008]

IBB, July 20 (Saba) - Governor of Ibb Ahmed al-Hajri held Sunday talks with the British ambassador to Yemen Tim Torlot on the British assistance to support institutional structure of the local authority.

The meeting reviewed the natural and historical characteristics of Ibb province and the potential investment opportunities, emphasizing the importance of encouraging British businessmen to invest in the province.

British ambassador expressed his readiness to offer some support via the British Cultural Council to projects in fields of antiquities, Museums, technical education and teaching English language.

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