FOREIGN SUPPORT FOR UNITY, SECURITY, STABILITY OF YEMEN

NEW YORK, Sep. 27 (Saba)- The United States, the Gulf Cooperation
Council, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq have expressed full support for the
unity, security and stability of Yemen and efforts of President Ali
Abdullah Saleh for a peaceful dialogue.

On the sidelines of meetings of the General Assembly of the United
Nations in New York, those countries' Foreign Ministers held a
meeting to discuss the recent situations in Yemen.

In their press release, the Ministers further noted their concern
for the situation in Yemen.

"The Ministers underscored the importance of ensuring the security
of civilians and relief workers, and the provision for the safe
passage of emergency relief supplies to civilians affected by the
conflict", the statement added.

The Ministers reiterated their support for the Yemeni government's
economic and governance reform initiatives, and their willingness to
continue to assist Yemen in improving the lives of its people.

Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi welcomed the ministerial
statement of Foreign Ministers of The United States, the Gulf
Cooperation Council, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq on the situations in
Yemen.

Speaking to Saba, al-Qirbi said that the statement had reflected
those countries' fixed positions that support the unity, security
and stability of Yemen and its efforts to combat terrorism and the
rebellion.