President Saleh welcomes Chinese investments in Yemen

SANA’A, June 25 (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh welcomed on Wednesday Chinese investments in Yemen, particularity in fields of industry, generating the electrician energy and spin and textile. During his meeting with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, President Saleh pointed out the opportunities available to enhance the cooperation relations between the two countries in economic and commercial field such as setting up an industrial area for the Chinese goods in Aden Free Zone (AFZ). President Saleh and Jinping discussed all fields of the mutual cooperation relations between the two friendly countries topped by the cooperation in the economic fields. President Saleh expressed his country’s adherence to enhance the common interests of both countries, talking over the latest developments in the region. For his part, the Chinese Vice President expressed happiness for this visit, confirming his current visit to Yemen would enhance the cooperation relations between the two countries, saying it is a friendship and cooperation visit. Jinping affirmed his country’s keenness to promote the relations with Yemen, pointing China would support Yemen and offer all assistances in the development and economic fields. Chinese VP confirmed China’s desire to develop the commercial and economic cooperation with Yemen, topped by energy, communication and cultural fields. TD/YA Saba