By NNN-SABA,
Sana’a : Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and received a phone call from US President George W. Bush on Friday during which they discussed issues of mutual relations and cooperation, out of which fighting terrorism.
Bush affirmed concern of the US to reinforce its ties with Yemen, praising the democratic path of Yemen and changes in this area, topped by parliamentary, presidential and local democratic elections held recently in Yemen. He also praise the new move to elect governors as a result of democracy.
He valued stand and efforts of Yemen in fighting terrorism, expressing his denunciation of the latest terror attacks in Yemen and noted that Yemen is a very important partner for the US in the fight against terror.
“Terrorism is an enemy of security, stability, democratic freedom and development”, He said, affirming support of the US for unity, security and stability of Yemen as well as its efforts in the fields of development, democracy and fighting terrorism.
For his part, president Saleh expressed his comfort for the continuous development the Yemeni-US relations witness, praising the US support for the march of democracy, development, reforms and efforts of fighting terrorism in Yemen.
He renewed commitment of Yemen to fighting terrorism as it is an international dangerous phenomenon threatening security in the region and the world.
Saleh affirmed interest of Yemen to reinforce its ties with the US in different areas for the sake of the Yemeni and American people’s interests.