President Saleh arrives in Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, April 4 (Saba) – President Ali Abdullah Saleh arrived here on Sunday in an official visit to Russia. He was welcomed at Pulkovo airport by St. Petersburg Governor Valentina Matviyenko, and Yemeni ambassador to Moscow, and Yemeni students studying in the city. Upon his arrival, President Saleh said that the Yemeni- Russian relations are historical and friendly relations. He confirmed interest of Yemen to widen mutual co-operation in different areas. St.Petersburg Governor said Sale’s visit would enhance the bilateral relations, expressing willingness of twining between St.Petersburg and Aden city. It is scheduled that President Saleh would hold talks next Tuesday in Moscow with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on mutual co-operation between the two nations. AH/NSSABA