USA stands by Yemen to encounter terrorism

SANA'A, Nov. 10 (Saba) - The USA has affirmed that it stands by Yemen to encounter terrorism.

Director of Planning in the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Jeffrey Smith, head of the
American side in the second Yemeni-American General Staff Talks, has said that the
USA shares
the terrorist threats with Yemen, thanking the Yemen's cooperation in combating
terrorism and marine piracy.
Smith voiced his country's desire to broaden the cooperation with Yemen to realize
the security and stability in the region.
He also confirmed the USA support to Yemen's unity and stability.
He asserted the importance of such talks that have commenced last year in
Washington to exchange the views relating to the regional issues, topped by the
terrorism and piracy
to be able to tackle them.
In the opening session of the two-day talks, Chief of the General Staff Ahmed
al-Ashwal, head of the Yemen side in the talks, called on mobilizing all good
efforts to face
and defeat terrorism.
He affirmed that the talks are very important for Yemen, especially at the time
when Yemen is facing many challenges, either from al-Qaeda or al-Houthi rebellion.
He highlighted the Yemeni-American cooperation aiming to stabilize the region,
stressing the necessity of coordination between the region's countries with the
great countries
to carry out their duties towards the world security.
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