Almotamar.net, Saba - President Ali Abdullah Saleh received on Saturday participants in 3rd conference for Yemeni expatiates which is being held in Sana'a for period from 10th to 12th October.

The participants expressed happiness to meet president Saleh and attend the conference which would discuss their key issues.

They said that such conferences reflect concern of the state with expatriates the participants, adding that they would be good representatives for the country and soldiers of the development.

During the meeting, president Saleh delivered a speech in which he welcomed the participants, affirming concern of the government with Yemeni expatriates, highlighting good reputation of Yemeni expatriates.

He urged the embassies to deal with issues of the expatriates and contact with the ministry of expatriates' affairs to discuss those issues.

He also pointed out to importance of setting up a bank for expatriates, saying that the bank would receive care of the government.

President Saleh gave orders to interior ministry, authorities of passport and taxes to offer all required facilities to expatriates.

President Saleh announced during the meeting the decision to make the 10th of October the Day of the Yemeni Expatriates and that activities pertaining to the expatriates to be held on this date.

He welcomed the participants, wishing their conference success.