Yemen, France discuss raising coordination to combat piracy

SANA'A, Jan. 13 (Saba) - Yemen and France discussed here on Tuesday
the necessary mechanisms to raise coordination level among the
states combating piracy in the region.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abu Bakr al-Qirbi held talks with the
French ambassador to Yemen Gilles Gauthier on the steps taken to
facilitate the arrest, extradition and prosecution of pirates.

The Minister al-Qirbi affirmed the importance of coordinating
efforts and exchanging information among the states deployed
warships in the Indian Ocean and the Arab Sea, emphasizing the
significance of not to prejudice the sovereignty of any state on its
territorial waters.

Al-Qirbi highlighted the importance of an international support to
realize security and stability in Somalia.

Moreover, the minister highlighted the Yemeni political and
diplomatic efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza.

He indicated to the role of European Union to exert pressure on
Israeli to stop the aggression on Gaza, open the crossings for the
humanitarian aid and lifting seize.