Saleh, Putin hold talks in Moscow

MOSCOW, Feb. 24 (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh held talks on Tuesday with the
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin over bilateral relations and fields of mutual
cooperation between Yemen and Russia.

The Russian premier welcomed president Saleh, highlighting good level of the
friendly ties between Yemen Sana'a and Moscow.

He affirmed concern of Russia to enhance its ties with Yemen, voicing readiness of
the Russian companies to invest in Yemen especially in spheres of oil, gas,
minerals, electricity, railways, cement and fishing.

Putin praised role of Yemen in combating piracy off Aden Gulf and Somali coastlines,
saying that the visit of president Saleh would open further horizons of the mutual
cooperation between the two nations.

For his part, president Saleh also affirmed concern of Yemen to boost its
relationship and cooperation with Russia in different sectors to serve common
interests of the Yemeni-Russian peoples.

He renewed welcome for Russian companies to invest in Yemen, pointing out to the
opportunities of investment in the country.

During the talks, president Saleh discussed with Butin current regional and
international developments of common concern.

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