YEMEN, INDONESIA TALK COOPERATION IN OIL, GAS AREAS

SANA'A, Jan.25 (Saba) - Minister of Oil and Minerals Amir al-Aydarus
discussed here on Monday with the Indonesian President's special
envoy Alawi bin Shihab, aspects of cooperation between the two
countries in oil, gas, minerals fields and ways of enhancing them.

In presence of Chairman of the Indonesian Medco for Oil
Exploration,Hilmi Panigoro, the two sides reviewed activities of the
Indonesian company operating in Blocks 82 and 83 in Hadramout
,eastern Yemen.

They also dealt with aspects relating to increasing Indonesian
investments in Yemen in oil, gas, minerals areas and the available
investment opportunities in this field.

During the meeting, al-Aydarus welcomed the Indonesian investments,
saying that they would enjoy all facilities.

Al-Aydarus noted the advantages and facilities provided to investors
in the oil, gas, minerals areas, as well as the promising investment
opportunities in Yemen in these sectors.

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