US President congratulates President Saleh

SANA’A, May 21(Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh received on Saturday a cable of good wishes from US President George W. Bush on the Unification Day, May 22. The US President said that since its unification, Yemen has become a supporter of reforms by adopting a free polls system for the election of the government and a sponsor of open-minded dialogue. He said that since the September 11, Yemen also became a staunch ally for the global coalition against terrorism. Bush said he was optimistic that Yemen would continue to be a main supporter of human rights and freedoms. He also pledged the continuity of American support for political and economic reforms. AA/NS SABA