Yemen Times - President Saleh and King Abdullah the2nd of Jordan, confirmed their desire for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. This came in their meeting in Sana’a last Sunday. The two leaders pointed out to the available opportunities for progress of relations in the fields of economy, commerce and exchange of experiences. It also pointed to the prospects of increasing trade exchange between the two countries.

The meeting agreed that the Joint high Yemeni – Jordanian committee will meet at the beginning of next year in Sana’a, to discuss the promotion of all fields of cooperation.

Cooperation in developing transportation was also discussed during the meeting of the two leaders. A committee will be set to establish a sea transport line between the two countries.

It was also agreed to allow the Jordanian Red Sea Company to fish in Yemeni territories.

Concerning the immanent conditions in the Middle East, the two leaders confirmed that the continuation of efforts to incite peace efforts and help Palestinians and Israelis to resume negotiations after pull out from Gaza.

King Abdullah had paid a short 8 hours visit to Yemen during which he held talks with President Saleh. The visit was concluded by closed session of talks between the two leaders.