Sana'a Forum FMs conclude meeting emphasizing activation of SF role, cooperation

SANA'A, Aug. 01 (Saba)- Foreign Ministers of Sana'a Forum concluded on Sunday in Sana'a the Forum's extraordinary meeting within the 12th session of the Executive Committee of the Forum.

The Forum's foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in the regional
arena topped by the situation in Somalia as well as situations in the Forum's
member states,
in addition to the role of the Sana'a Forum in preserving security and stability in
the region and combating extremism, terrorism and sea piracy.
The conclusion statement of the Forum pointed out to their meeting with President
Ali Abdullah Saleh during which they acquainted him with the developments and
decisions
they took and listened to his comments and directives concerning the activation of
the Sana'a Forum role.
The Ministerial Council of the Sana'a Forum emphasized the following: Somali
Situation: The Forum affirmed support for the Somali people and its interim
government to confront
terrorism elements, calling the international community to shoulder responsibility
towards Somalia. The Forum also called for supporting the Somali government to build
the
state institutions and security and army forces.
The Republic of Sudan: The Forum congratulated results of the Sudanese
parliamentary elections which reflected the high participation in the democratic
practices, praising
efforts of the Sudanese government in implementing the peace agreement in the south
of the country.
The Republic of Ethiopia: The participants in the meeting hailed the democratic
elections held recently in Ethiopia reflecting the will of the Ethiopian people and
evaluated
efforts of the Ethiopian government in settling peace in Sudan and Somalia,
affirming the importance of resolving the border dispute between Ethiopia and
Eritrea.
The Republic of Djibouti: The meeting expressed appreciation for commitment of
Djibouti to resolve the border dispute with Eritrea peacefully, congratulating the
Qatari
mediation in this regard.
The Republic of Yemen: The Forum affirmed adherence of the Sana'a Forum member
states to unity, security and stability of Yemen, rejecting any external
interference in the
domestic affairs of Yemen. They denounced all kinds of terror and destruction acts
committed under any pretext, praising the call of President Saleh for dialogue.
The Sana'a Forum: The Executive Council of the Sana'a Forum stressed commitment to
the agreement of the Forum, promising to work to activate it and urged all
concerned institutions
in the member states to abide by implementation of decisions of the meeting in the
economic, social, cultural and security areas. They also agreed to hold the coming
summit
in Sana'a either end of 2010 or beginning of 2011.
AMAM