EU DISCUSSES POLICIES ON YEMEN

STRASBOURG, Jan. 19 (Saba) - In its monthly session in the French
city of Strasbourg, the European Parliament will discuss today EU's
policies on Yemen, including those towards supporting the country to
face its security and economic challenges.

A parliament official quoted by Saudi News Agency said that
Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign
Affairs and Security Policy, will deliver a statement in the session
and answer questions on the EU stance over the current situation in
Yemen.

She will also underline ways to support Yemen as the EU plans a
package of measures on the current situation that would be
underlined in a British-hosted conference later this month that will
focus on supporting Yemen to face its problems.

Meanwhile, the European Union has reiterated full support for
Yemen's unity and sovereignty, with Spain holding the bloc's
rotating presidency saying: doubtless we support Yemen and President
Saleh's dialog call.

The EU is ready to support efforts aimed at helping Yemen overcome
its problems, said Spain's Foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos.

In an interview with the UAE Al Bayan Newspaper, he affirmed that
the bloc is also ready to work with regional countries, specifically
with the United Arab Emirates, to help Yemen.

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