Saudi Minister of Culture and Information starts Yemen Visit

Sana'a, February 24, SPA -- Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Mohieddin Khojah, Saudi
Minister of Culture and Information arrived here today on a visit
during which he will open activities of the Saudi Cultural Days in
the Republic of Yemen which will last until March 02, 2009.


On arrival at Sanaa International Airport, DR Khoja was greeted by
Yemeni Minister of Culture Dr. Mohammed Abu Bakr AlMeflehi and Saudi
Ambassador to Yemen Ali Al Hamdan and a number of Saudi and Yemeni
officials.

In an arrival statement, Dr Khoja expressed his great pleasure over
visiting the historic old city of Sana’a of the 'Seven Gates' that
reflects the gates of history, peace, fraternity and the famous
Yemeni wisdom.

He said "While entering the doors of this city, I feel that all
doors of history, have opened for me, my pride hikes when I visit
this city to attend the Saudi Cultural Days' celebration - an event
that gather the intellectuals and writers of the two countries.

The joint cultural events reflect real cohesion between peoples,
especially in light of the historical relations that bring together
the traditional leaders of the two countries and their peoples" Dr.
Khoja added.


He pointed out that the cultural relations are perspectives for
dialogue and enrichment of experiences and expertise between the two
countries to reflect the joint unity and cohesion of Saudi -Yemen
relations.

The Minister of Culture and Information expressed his thanks and
appreciation to the Yemeni Minister of Culture, for his great efforts
in the context of the preparation for these events to be hosted by
three Yemeni cities - Sana'a, Aden and Mukalla.


--SPA