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Yemen Calls on Turkey to Invest in Power Sector

Global Arab Network - - Mohammed Almasri

Tuesday, 11 January 2011 23:54

Yemen (Sanaa) Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Tuesday called on Turks to invest in Yemen's gas and electric power sectors.

In a press conference with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul, Saleh said the government was ready to hand over an industrial city to Turkish businessmen, located in southern Yemen.

He said that Gul's visit would open up new opportunities for development and cooperation, indicating to five agreements signed between both sides on Monday, with another two coming up on technical and vocational training, and visa permit exemption.

Saleh added that he valued Turkey's stances towards Arab and Islamic issues, especially those concerning the Palestinians and the siege they are affected with.

For his part, Gul described his visit to Yemen as historic, being the first at the level of president, pledging his country's commitment towards executing the agreements.

He also stressed support of Yemen, in its fight against terrorism, noting the importance of international cooperation on this.

On the industrial city, the president said Turkey was keen to cooperate with Yemen on this in the quickest time possible.

Saleh highly appreciated Turkey's positions towards Islamic and Arab issues, foremost its position towards the suffering of Palestine people from the unjust siege by Israeli occupation.

In addition, Saleh pointed that he briefed Gul on the latest developments at the Yemeni arena, confirming that the two countries' positions towards the issues they discussed were identical.

For his part, President Gul expressed his appreciation for the worm reception and hospitality he and his accompanying delegation received in Yemen.

He described his visit to Yemen as historic, as it is the first at the level of Turkish President to Yemen.
Gul confirmed his country's keenness to activate the agreements signed between the two countries, noting that the agreement of visas abolition would enable Yemeni and Turkish citizens to exchange visits as they did so in history without barriers.

He thanked President Saleh for his approval of establishing a memorial monument for the Turkish martyrs in one of the most beautiful squares in the capital Sana'a, considering this monument a symbol of the fraternity between Turks and Yemenis

Gul reiterated that Turkey gives a great attention to Yemen's unity and sovereignty and supports Yemen's efforts to combat terrorism.

"No doubt that terrorism is unacceptable and rejected internationally, so there should be international cooperation against terrorism", said Gul.

On the developments in Yemen, Gul said:" We are following up closely and carefully the reforms achieved in Yemen", adding that Turkey would continue to provide support to Yemen's economic development.

Regarding the industrial zone in Yemen, he confirmed that Turkey is ready to cooperate with Yemen in this regard. "On this occasion, I would like to point out that our concerned ministers are conducting negotiations to achieve cooperation in various fields", Gul said.

President Gul said that his talks with President Saleh also addressed the stability of the region and all matters that concern the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East and Africa.

He confirmed the conformity of viewpoints between Yemen and Turkey, especially regarding the Palestinian issue, which concerns not only the Palestinian people but also the Arab and Islamic nation. (agencies)

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