SANA'A, March 14 (Saba) - Yemen and European Union discussed here on Sunday the mechanisms of implementing the EU-funded projects in the country.

Interior Minister Mutahar al-Masri held talks with the EU's ambassador to Yemen Michele Cervone D'urso on the network project linking the interior ministry's offices in the country, which would be started soon.

The meeting also reviewed the cooperation ties between Yemen and EU and the EU assistance to Yemen, particularly in the security field.

Interior Minister al-Masri hailed the developments of the cooperation between Yemen and European Union (EU) states, especially in the security field

Al-Masri affirmed the importance of enhancing the relations between Yemen and EU, appreciating the European support for the development projects in Yemen.

The EU ambassador appreciated the efforts of Yemeni Interior Ministry in fighting the organized crime, terrorism, piracy and drugs smuggling, voicing his readiness to present all support to strengthen the relations between Yemen and EU.

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