Saudi minister in Yemen for border dispute talks

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef arrived in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on July 19 for the second visit in a month to resolve a border dispute, Yemeni radio said.

The radio, monitored by the British Broadcasting Corporation, quoted the minister as saying he was confident there would be an agreement on the issue.

"I am confident and optimistic that the objective... will be realized, god willing, in the interest of the two countries and in a manner satisfactory to all sides," he said.

Prince Nayef visited Yemen for talks early this month. Yemen's settlement would be reached within weeks.