President Saleh phones French president

SANA’A, – President Ali Abdullah Saleh made a phone call with French president Jacques Chirac, in which they discussed bilateral relations sand the latest developments in middle east region. President Saleh expressed thank you on behalf Yemeni people and government to the French president for medical care that was offered to the late Palestinian president Yaser Arafat who passed away last week a French military hospital. He also appreciated humanitarian role of president Chirac and his stance in supporting fair issues especially the Palestinian issue. President Chirac valued call of the president Saleh, confirming his support for fair issues. He also highlighted good level of relations between Yemen and Franc. AH/TN SABA