Saleh meets with top US military commander

SANA’A, July 18 (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh received on Wednesday a US military delegation headed by Admiral William J. Fallon commander of the U.S.Central Command and discussed with him military cooperation between Yemen and United States, particularly fighting terrorism and improving Coastguard, in addition to the latest developments in Iraq,Afghanistan, Somalia and the African Horn. The US commander highlighted level of the cooperation and efforts of Yemen in fighting terror in the region and realizing stability in Somalia. He affirmed concern of the USA to develop its ties with Yemen in military fields and support efforts of fighting terror. For his part, President Saleh expressed satisfaction with the good level of partnership between Yemen and the United States, affirming the importance of enhancing ties to serve common interests of both peoples. The delegation left Sana’a Wednesday afternoon after meeting top military officials in Yemen over military cooperation between the two countries. AH/AM Saba