SANA'A, July 28 (Saba) - Yemen and Sudan discussed here on Wednesday the growing relations within the framework of Sana'a Forum.

During his meeting with Sudanese Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Adam Ismail on the occasion of ending his tenure in Yemen, Chairman of Shura Council Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Ghani hailed the active role of the Sudanese diplomat in serving the Yemeni-Sudanese brotherly relations and cooperation in various fields.

In return, the Sudanese ambassador expressed his gratitude for the support he received during carrying out his duties in Yemen, wishing for the two countries' relations more prosperities.

On the other hand, Abdul-Ghani held a meeting with Russian ambassador to Yemen Vladimir Trofimov, reviewing the overall development witnessed in the Yemeni-Russian relations.

Trofimov talked about the achieved development in trade exchange between Yemen and Russia, which has increased in the few previous years to 25 times.

He also pointed to the continuing cooperation in cultural and health areas, expressing his appreciation of the support provided by the Yemeni government to carry out his diplomatic duties in the country.

Shura Council Chairman affirmed the importance of advancing the Yemeni-Russian relations in the economic and investment areas.

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