JAPAN AFFIRMS ITS SUPPORT TO YEMEN IN DEVELOPMENTAL, SECURITY AREAS

SANA'A, Feb.22 (Saba) - Director General of the Country Assistance
to Middle East and Africa in the Japanese Foreign Ministry affirmed
on Monday Japan's keenness to support Yemen to face the
developmental and security challenges and to combat terrorism.

This came during a meeting gathered here Deputy Prime Minister for
Defense and Security Affairs Rahsad al-Alimi and the Japanese
official.

The Japanese official confirmed also his country's attention to
develop horizons of the future relations with Yemen, especially with
regard to supporting the coastguard forces.

Al-Alimi praised the Japanese government's support that contributed
to promoting the bilateral relations and strengthening the bilateral
cooperation between the two friendly courtiers in the various
developmental, economic and security areas.

BA