Yemeni Foreign Minister Arrives in Riyadh 2

In a press statement before leaving Sana'a earlier today, Dr.
Al-Qirbi pointed out that the meeting will discuss a number of issues
relating to the promotion of partnership and cooperation between the
Republic of Yemen and the GCC states; assessment of the process of
cooperation during the past period and future prospects; Yemen's
accession into new GCC organizations; integration of Yemeni economy
into the economies of the GCC states; and implementation of existing
projects within the framework of the financial pledges made by the
GCC states in London Conference of Donors in 2006.

He added that the meeting will discuss issues of coordination and
consultation between the GCC States and the Republic of Yemen in
various political, economic and security fields in light of current
developments in the region as well as the discussion of ways for the
GCC states to support unified, stable and prosperous Yemen.

--SPA