RUSSIA CONFIRMS SUPPORT YEMEN AGAINST TERRORISM

MOSCOW, Dec. 19 (Saba) - Russia has confirmed its support for
Yemen's efforts against terrorism, rebellion and any illegal acts.

During his meeting with the Yemeni ambassador to Russia Mohammed
al-Hilali, the Russian Undersecretary of Foreign Ministry Sergei
Vershinin hailed the Yemeni steps and success in this regard.

"Russia is with a strong Yemen, which assists in achieving the
regional and international security", the Russian official said.

He voiced his country keenness on keeping on its cooperation with
Yemen in combating terrorism and organized crime, accentuating the
Yemen's right to protect its security and safeguard its lands.

For his part, al-Hilali expressed Yemeni appreciation of the Russian
support.

He also condemned all the terrorist acts that targeted innocent
citizens in Russia.

Moreover, the meeting discussed the arrangements for the expectant
visit of the first deputy of the Russian Foreign Minister to Yemen
early in 2010 in addition to reviewing the Yemeni-Russian bilateral
relations and ways to boost them in various fields.

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