President heads meeting of cabinet

SANA'A, March 05(Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh headed on
Thursday a meeting for the cabinet, briefing the cabinet on results
of his visits to Syria, Russia, Tajikistan and Indonesia.

President Saleh listened to reports of the prime minister and
ministers over performance of the cabinet during the period of
2007-2008 and tasks that the cabinet should achieve in coming period
2009-2010.

He affirmed importance of carrying out economic policies to develop
the economy and create jobs as well as going ahead with economic,
financial and administrative reforms.

He pointed out to the agreement between the parties to extend term
of the current parliament and delay elections for two year in order
to make constitutional amendments to develop electoral system of the
nation.

The president also affirmed importance of coordination between
concerned bodies to boost educational system in the country in order
to response to the needs of the development.

He affirmed importance of activating sectors of agriculture,
telecommunication, tourism and fisheries wealth, asking to do
continuing evaluation for national strategy of combating poverty and
unemployment.

President Saleh also asked to set up higher media council, which
includes representatives from all concerned bodies to achieve
transparency in media bodies.

He asked the cabinet to determine a deadline to do its tasks,
highlighting achievements of the government during the previous
period.

The president affirmed important role of the Supreme National
Authority for Combating Corruption to do its role affectively in
combating sources of corruption, asking the government to hold
meeting with governors per three month to discuss obstacles facing
the development projects and plans at central and local levels.

The cabinet praised outcomes of the visits of president Saleh to
Syria, Russia, Tajikistan and Indonesia to serve national interests
and enhance mutual cooperation with these countries.

The cabinet approved to form a committee to tackle problems
associated with the implementing strategy of electricity and other
committee to study issues related to educational system in the
country.