Yemeni coastguard forces` strategy for next ten years discussed

SANA'A, Sep.06
(Saba)- Talks session was held in the Interior Ministry on Monday to discuss the
strategy of
the Yemeni coastguard forces for next ten years.
In the session, Interior Minister Mutahar al-Masri affirmed the importance of the
role played by the coastguard forces in combating maritime piracy, drug crimes and
terrorism.
He commended the support provided by Britain, the U.S., Japan, Italy and France to
train and rehabilitate the Yemeni coastguard forces.
Al-Masri pointed out that the role of the coastguard forces in Yemen does not serve
Yemen only, but it serves the whole region, which requires the support of all the
concerned
countries.
For their parts, the British and Japanese ambassadors to Yemen confirmed the
readiness of their countries as well as the European Union countries and the U.S.
to offer the
required support to the coastguard forces to perform their duty.
They praised the role made by the Yemeni coastguard forces over the past years in
combating piracy and securing vessels and fighting against drugs crimes and other
crimes
in the sea.
The British ambassador said that he would present the proposed strategy for the
development of the coastguard forces in the meeting scheduled to be held on
September 24
in the U.S..
BA