[09/December/2009]

TOKYO, Dec. 09 (Saba)- Minister of Industry and Trade Yahya al-Mutawakil discussed on Wednesday with the Japanese Minster of Economy, Trade and Industry Masayuki Naoshima the bilateral
relations between the two friendly countries .

The meeting dealt with the steps taken by Yemen to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) in which the Japanese stressed support for Yemen to join WTO.

The two officials also review promoting the Japanese investment in Yemen as well as encouraging Japanese businessmen to get benefit from investment opportunities in the country.

MD/AM

Saba