Sarkozy: Yemen is an important economic partner to France

ANA’A, May 21 (Saba)- Yemen is an important economic partner to France, particularly in the energy field, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday. He praised, in a congratulations cable to President Ali Abdullah Saleh on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Yemeni Reunification, joint relations between the two countries. The cable also mentioned that the ongoing relations between Yemen and France would witness greater progress, specifically after the visit by French Minister Delegate for Cooperation, Development and Francophony Brigitte Girardin on 8 March, 2007. TD/AFSABA