President calls on political parties to take part in coming

SANA'A, Feb. 03 (Saba) - President Ali Abdullah Saleh called on
Tuesday all political forces to take part in coming parliamentary
elections without putting irresponsible conditions and demands.

During a meeting held in Marib for center governorates of Marib,
al-Jaof and Shabwa, president Saleh delivered a speech in which he
said that the country would witness parliamentary elections within
few coming months, calling on all to participate in the elections.

President Saleh also pointed out to the democratic and development
achievements in the nation, saying that there are now more than
7,000 members of local councils across the country.

He described Marib, al-Jaof and Shabwa as governorates of welfare,
security and peace, praised role of these governorates in protecting
revolution, republican system, unity, freedom and democracy.

Regarding the terrorism, president Saleh said that the terrorism is
"epidemic" that damages development, security and stability in the
society, affirming importance of cooperation between citizens and
the state to combat the terror.

He also highlighted position of these governorates as main sources
of energy and tourism.

Gas from Marib and oil from Shabwa, president said, antiquities in
Marib, al-Jaof and Shabwa, it should be a lot of tourists there, but
terrorism impacts the national economy and delays the development
process as well as kill Spanish and Belgium innocents and others.

He called citizens of these governorates to combat terror, and the
army would support them in order to protect interests of the nation.

President called on youths of Shabwa, Abyan, Hadramout, al-Dali and
Radfan to protect the unification from rioters and mercenary.

Fighting them like what you did in 1994 war, he said.

Then, president Saleh paid a visit to the President Hospital in
Marib city where he urged officials of the hospital to continue
efforts of improving the medical services for the citizens. He also
visited agricultural institute in the governorate which was set up
at YR 800 million.

Moreover, president Saleh attended a training project on live
ammunitions organized by the sub-units of the Special Forces and
Republican Guards at Jadan training center.

After the training, president Saleh highlighted performance of the
units, wishing continuation of this excellent work. He said that the
military institution is one of the key samples of the national unity
as it includes soldiers from all regions of the country.

He said that the institution is a "safety valve" of revolution,
republic, unification, liberty and democracy, confirming support and
care of the political leadership for this institution. He concluded
his speech by wishing success for all.