Yemeni-Indonesian joint committee commences meetings

Sana'a (ANTARA News/Saba) - Yemeni- Indonesian Joint Committee started its second round`s meetings here on Tuesday.

The meetings of the round are co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Hisham Sharaf and Indonesian Ambassador in Yemen Nour al-Aulia`a.

In the meeting, Sharaf highlighted historical relations between Yemen and Indonesia, indicating wide horizons for improving them in the framework of realizing joint interests. He took into consideration economic and trade privileges.

He noted importance of President Ali Abdullah Saleh`s visit to Indonesia because it has formed improved step for activating relations between the two countries and enhancing suitable mechanisms for utilizing existing possibilities in the two countries.

For his part, the Indonesian ambassador affirmed his country`s keenness on improving relations with Yemen, taking into consideration that Indonesia there is a number of Yemeni migrants who had com to the country in the thirteen century for spreading Islam.

The second round discusses during two-day meetings evaluation of cooperation between the two parts in fields of economy, trade, higher education, investment and sports and youth.

A number treaties and protocols are expected to be signed during the round.