[23/October/2009]

SOCOTRA, Oct. 23 (Saba) - King of Swaziland, currently visiting Yemen, Mswatti III paid a visit on Friday to Yemen's largest island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea.

Mswatti expressed his pleasure over the attractive nature in the island as he visited some sanctuaries.

Earlier, Mswatti paid a visit to Yemen's business capital of Aden. Accompanied by minister of Civil Service Yahya al-Shuaibi, the Monarch visited the Aden Refinery and listened o a detailed explanation of its function since it was established in 1954.

He also visited the facility's oil port and was briefed on its activities including providing services for visitor ships.

Yemeni officials in the province also briefed the African king on
the Aden Free Trade Zone, particularly investments at the industrial and storage areas.

Mswatti III arrived in Yemen on Wednesday for a three-day visit to discuss the bilateral relationship between Yemen and his kingdom as well as means to boost mutual cooperation.

FR
Saba