US President: Yemen is valued partner in war on terror

ANA’A, May 21 (Saba)- US President George W. Bush has said that Yemen is a valued partner in the war on terror. In his congratulations cable to President Ali Abdullah Saleh on the occasion of 17th anniversary of the Yemeni Reunification, President Bush highlighted efforts of Yemen to bring democracy and peace to the Middle East. “We are making progress on important issues facing the United States and Yemen. I look forward to expanding our cooperation as we strive toward the joint goals of democracy prosperity and peace in the region.” Bush said. AH/AM Saba