[12 October 2008]

SANA'A, Oct. 12 (Saba) - Yemen and Egypt affirmed Sunday the importance of combating piracy in Red Sea through Arab and regional effectual efforts.

Minister of Transport Khalid al-Wazir held talks with Egyptian ambassador to Sana'a Mohammed Mursi discussed aspects of cooperation in fields of air, sea and land transport.

They talked about improving cooperation aspects between the two countries according to the bilateral protocols and agreements in air and sea navigation.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed what has been adopted to raise the level of aviation services and air movements between both countries in addition to discussing possibility to encourage investments in field of land transport.

Minister al-Wazir welcomed Egyptian investments in Yemen in fields of maritime navigation, seaport services and land transport.

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