[11/November/2009]

SANA'A, Nov.11 (Saba) - Yemen reaffirmed on Wednesday that it definitely rejects the interference in its internal affairs by any party.

"We, in Yemen, have listened to the statements of Iranian Foreign Minister Manoucheher Mottaki on Yemen", an official source in Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

"We welcome what Mottaki affirmed about Iran's position towards Yemen's unity and stability, and Yemen reaffirms that it definitely rejects the interference in its internal affairs by any party", the source added .

Speaking to Saba, the source confirmed that what is happening in Saada province is an internal Yemeni affair and Yemen can solve its issues without any interference from others.

The state has no any position against Shiet group and the war with the terrorist elements in Saada province is not based on religious base and those elements are a rebel and outlaw group which seeks to destabilize security and stability in Yemen and the region, the source added.

The source praised the brotherly countries' supportive position to Yemen's unity, security and stability, topped by Saudi Arabia, Egypt and GCC countries.

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