PM highlights commitment to press freedom
Yemen, NDI discuss arrangements for democratic training center
SANA'A, Feb 24 (Saba)- Yemen and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) discussed on Thursday arrangements for opening a regional center for training MPs on democratic
practices.
In a session of talks, President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the President of the NDI Kenneth D. Wollack also discussed a broad range of issues related to Yemeni-American relations.
The NDI President highlighted the interest of the NDI to continue to support Yemen and qualify it for the assistance of the Millennium
Fund.
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Resource: SABA
Posted at:
02/03/2005 (10:53pm)
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President receives US official
SANA'A, Feb 24 (Saba) - President Ali Abdullah Saleh received here on Thursday the US undersecretary of state Paula J. Dobriansky who is currently visiting Yemen.
In the meeting, they discussed mutual cooperation between the two countries
and topics of following up the outcomes of the G-8 summit in Sea Land, United States, that called for support to the sustainable development in the democratic countries.
They also discussed works of the follow-up committee of democratic dialogue that includes Yemen, Italy and Turkish.
The meeting also focused on democratic and development process in Yemen and the situation in Iraq and Palestine as well as efforts of fighting terror.
The US official highlighted democracy in Yemen, saying that Yemen is an ideal example for democracy in the region.
She valued the positive participation in the G-8 summit, confirming US support for the Yemeni democracy and participation of the Yemeni woman in political life as well as development projects.
She praised efforts of Yemen in fighting terrorism, saying that Yemen is key partner for the international community in this regard.
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Resource: SABA
Posted at:
02/03/2005 (10:56pm)
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