President Saleh renews call on USA to support Somali government

SANA'A, July 26
(Saba)- President Ali Abdallah Saleh renewed on Sunday his call for the United
States and
the international community to support the transitional government of Somalia for
achieving the peace and stability in the region and ending the piracy acts.
During his meeting with the US Commander of Central Military Command General David
Petraeus, Saleh affirmed Yemen's ongoing keenness on strengthening cooperation with
the
US in all fields for serving the common interests of the two friendly countries,
valuing the US support to Yemen in economic field and combating terrorism.
Saleh and Petraeus discussed the bilateral relations and joint cooperation aspects
between the two countries and ways of boosting them in various areas, of them the
military
field, especially in training sector, coastguards, and the fighting against terrorism.
They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments of the common
concerns, including the current situations in Iraq, Somalia and the African Horn as
well
as the exerted efforts in combating the piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia.
The US official confirmed his country's obligation and willingness to keep on its
cooperation and support to Yemen in the various fields, including the military
field and
combating terrorism so as to enhance the security and stability not only in Yemen
but also in the region in general.
Petraeus also praised the good level of relations and cooperation between Yemen and
his country as well as Yemen's efforts in combating terrorism.YA