Russian president receives Yemeni ambassador credentials

MOSCOW, April 22 (Saba) – Russian president Vladimir Putin received on Tuesday the credentials of Mohammed al-Hilali as a Yemeni ambassador to Russia. In his meeting with al- Hilali, Putin hailed the democratic, political and development achievements that have been accomplished in Yemen under the care of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He affirmed the keenness of his country on enhancing its relations with Yemen, wishing al-Hilali all the best in performing his duties as an ambassador to Russia to achieve the interests of the two countries. TD/AF Saba