Free trade agreement between Lebanon and Yemen

A Yemen trade delegation concluded a visit to Beirut yesterday, after economic discussions with Lebanese businessmen.

A press statement released by Lebanese embassy in Cairo said the discussion concentrated on establishing a free trade zone between Lebanon and Yemen as the endorsed pacts between Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan.

This measure comes amid the plan of the Lebanese government for openness with Arab states.

The statement said the discussions focused on endorsing agreements for encouraging mutual investments and banning double taxation for joint projects between the two states' businessmen.