Almotamar.net - President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Sunday has emphasised Yemen’s stand by Iraq in all that would safeguard its security, stability, sovereignty, independence and national unity in the manner that guarantees ending occupation of Iraq. The President also pointed out Yemen keenness on boosting its relations with Iraq at various levels.

The President’s remarks came during his meeting today with the visiting Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific research Dr Abid Diyab al-Ajeel. The visiting Iraqi Minister conveyed to the President a message from the Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki the message is dealing with relations of the two countries and areas of cooperation and means of bolstering them for the good and interest of the two peoples.

The message also includes an invitation to President Saleh for visiting Iraq in addition to situations in Iraq and developments in the region of common interest.