Yemen, US sign mine elimination program

The US and Yemen signed an agreement today according to which the US will participate in a Yemeni program to eliminate land mines.

The Gulf News Agency said the agreement was signed by the chairman of the Yemeni national committee for dismantling mines, Dr. Abdullah al-Saedi, and the US ambassador in Sanaa.

The Yemeni program provides for eliminating land mines from several Yemeni areas. According to the signed agreement, the US will provide $1 million in equipment and training to upgrade the Yemeni capabilities in this respect.