Saleh to visit Washington

It was announced in Sanaa that the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh will start an official visit to the US on November 27th.

A source at the Yemeni presidium said that this visit comes at the invitation extended by the US President George Bush and the two Presidents will hold talks on bilateral and regional issues. Talks will also deal with future co-operation projects between Yemen and the US especially in the area of fighting terrorism.

The Yemeni Presidential source said that his country and the US are linked to good relations and common interests and are looking forward simultaneously to strengthen and develop these relations in all walks of life.