President Saleh meets WB vice president

SANA’A, May 10 (Saba) – President Ali Abdullah Saleh met here on Monday with the World Bank’s Vice President for Middle East and North Africa region Christiaan J. Poortman. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between Yemen and the bank, as well as achievements reached by Yemen and projects financed by WB in Yemen. Poortman pointed out to the level reached by bilateral relations and partnership, and stated that the bank is interested in enhancing such relations. He also spoke favorably about positive outcomes achieved by Yemen in terms of financial and administrative reforms, and of democracy. On his part, President Saleh appreciated relations with WB and emphasized on developing those relations. The meeting was attended by Deputy Premier and Minister of Planning & International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan. KN/KM SABA