Yemen President on way to Russia

Published December 16th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh left Monday to Russia for a three-day state visit at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 

 

In the course of his visit, bilateral relations and ways of strengthening the historical relations between the two countries, in addition to the latest regional and international developments are expected to be discussed, according to the official Yemen News Agency. 

 

President Saleh is accompanied by Foreign Minister Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi, Legal affairs Minister Abdullah Ahmad Ghanim, Planning and Development Minister Ahmad Sofan, Minister of the State Abdullah Al-Bashairi and other officials. (Albawaba.com)