Yemen promotes tourism in Europe

PARIS, Oct. 22 (Saba) - Yemen launched on Thursday
a tourism promotion campaign on the duck of a swimming ship in the Seine River in
the
heart of France's capital Paris. The campaign organized in collaboration with the
Cultural Attaché at the Yemeni Embassy in France came within the second tourism
promotion
Yemen has launched in Europe. During the event attended by representatives of French
tour firms, Yemen's ambassador to the country called on French officials to limit
warnings
over travel to Yemen, assuring Yemen is stable and security prevails throughout it.
Khalid al-Akwa'a said lifting warnings on travel to some of Yemen's parts will
significantly
contribute to antiterrorism efforts and support Yemen partnership in the war against
this global phenomenon. He highlighted Yemen-France deep rooted and cooperation in
various
fields, first and foremost in the security area, appreciating France's understanding
of the situation in Yemen. Many activities were organized including speeches on
Yemen
and its tourism products, its location and arts inside it. The campaign launched
October 18 to promote Yemen tourism includes Paris, Milan and Frankfort. The first
campaign
was launched in November 2007. FR