[12 October 2008]

SANA'A, Oct. 12 (Saba)- Secretary General of Yemeni Parliament Ahmed Sofan talked on Sunday with vice chairman of the General Relations Committee at the Federal Assembly of Russia Mr. Andrik karakanov and a number of officials in the Russian embassy in Sana'a.

They discussed arrangements required to the expected visit of chairman of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Mr. Sergi Mironov on the few next days.

Sofan welcomed the visit which will push towards enhancing the bilateral
relations between two parliaments.

Both sides affirmed, during the meeting, the importance of reinforcing the economical cooperation between Yemen and Russia.

SA/AM

Saba