Almotamar.net, Saba - President Ali Abdullah Saleh held talks on Tuesday with the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin over bilateral relations and fields of cooperation between Yemen and Russia.
Cooperation areas included mainly political, economic, education, culture, military and investment.

The Russian premier welcomed President Saleh, highlighting good level of the friendly ties between Sana'a and Moscow.

He affirmed concern of Russia to enhance its ties with Yemen, voicing readiness of the Russian companies to invest in Yemen especially in spheres of oil, gas, minerals, electricity, railways, cement and fishing.

Putin praised role of Yemen in combating terror and piracy offshore Aden Gulf and Somali coastlines, saying that the visit of president Saleh would open further horizons to cooperation between the two nations.

For his part, president Saleh also affirmed keenness of Yemen to boost its friendly relations and cooperation with Russia in different sectors to serve common interests of the Yemeni and Russian peoples.

He renewed welcome for Russian companies to invest in Yemen, pointing out to the opportunities of investment in the country.

During the talks, president Saleh discussed with Putin current regional and international developments of common concern.

Saba