Almotamar.net, Saba - President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his Russian counterpart Dmitriy Medvedev held talks on Wednesday in Moscow over historical relations between Yemen and Russia and means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in different economic, cultural and military fields.

They also discussed recent regional and international developments of common concern in the top of which are the Israel offensive in Gaza Strip and the current situation in Iraq and African Horn as well as international efforts of combating terror and piracy.

The two leaders affirmed importance of coordination between the two countries to combat acts of piracy off Aden Gulf and Somali coastlines, insisting on importance of going head with efforts of realizing the just peace in the region.


President Saleh pointed out to the key role of Russia to push peace process in the region of Middle East based on the resolutions of the international community related to the Arab-Israeli conflict, renewing support of Yemen to Russia trends to hold a conference in Moscow for peace in the region.

He also insisted on active role of Russia to face piracy, which threatens security of the international navigation in the region and world.

The president welcomed Russian companies to invest in Yemen, reviewing opportunities of investments in domains of oil, gas, minerals and fisheries wealth.

The Russian investments would receive all care, president Saleh said.

For his part, the Russian president said that the visit of president Saleh would enhance bilateral relations between the two countries to further horizons, saying that Russia concerns to develop its historical ties with Yemen.

He said that Russia would encourage Russian businessmen to invest in Yemen to boost economic cooperation between the tow nations.

The Russian leader also highlighted initiative of Yemen to achieve conciliation between Palestinian factions.

The two leaders agreed to form a joint committee to follow up cooperation agreements signed between the two countries.


Saba