http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/index.php?lng=en President Ali Abdullah Saleh Web Site. All rights reserved © 1997 - 2007 for Yemen News Agency (SABA). en Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:52:39 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8104 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh received on Tuesday a thank-you cable from Amir of Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah in replay to his congratulation on the 49th anniversary of the Kuwaiti National Day. نشاطات Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8105 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh received on Tuesday a thank-you cable from Governor-General of Australia Ms. Quentin Bryce in reply to his congratulation on the of National Day of Australia. نشاطات Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8106 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh met here on Tuesday with Libyan President's envoy Ahmed Qadhaf Addam. During the meeting, Qadhaf Addam handed over to President Saleh a letter from his Libyan counterpart Muammar Gaddafi that included an invitation to attend the 22nd round of the Arab League summit to be held in Libya. The letter also dealt with the most issues to be discussed in the summit, which would focus on trigger the mechanisms and institutions of Arab joint action. The Libyan envoy highlighted the Yemeni initiative to activate the joint Arab action, saying that it would be on the summit's table. He also hailed the positive role the President Saleh plays to serve the nation issues and enhance Arab sodality and joint action. نشاطات Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8103 SANA'A-"I don’t want the chair of presidency or cabinet, I want to be a soldier to serve the nation and its unity," President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Monday. In his lecture to the students of the Higher Military Academy in Sana'a capital, president Saleh said that if any one want power, he could have it via door not window, adding the power is available for all by elections box. He accused the opposition Joint Meeting Parties of erupting problems in Saada and some districts of the southern provinces, saying that these parties announced their solidarity with the separatists who block the roads, loot stores and kill innocent people in these districts. Regarding agreement signed with the JMP in February of 2009, president Saleh considered the deal as a big mistake made by the General People Congress Party (GPC). It was a big mistake by the GPC, he said, the party had to go ahead alone to hold parliamentary elections with participation of these parties or not. He said that this mistake would not be happened again, and elections would be held on time. President Saleh said that committees would be formed to hold a dialogue with all who like dialogue to discuss their demands and issues. The sustainable and comprehensive development is based on existence of strong security and military corporations that protect the security and stability of the nation from all dirty plots, he said. He urged the teaching staff of the academy to focus on scientific researches in order to evaluate performance of the military corporations practically, and find out solutions for negatives. He also pointed out to the role of these corporations since revolutions of 26th September and 14th October, saying that these corporations faced the attempt of separation in 1994 and rebellion in Saada province as well as acts committed by the outlaw elements that raised weapons in face of the state. President Saleh concluded his lecture by wishing success for the students of the academy. Then, the president inspected the study programs in the academy, urging the students to pay further efforts in field of scientific researches. نشاطات Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8102 SANA'A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent Saturday a congratulations letter to the Egyptian President Mohamed Husni Mubarak. In the letter, Saleh congratulated Mubrak on the success of his surgical operation carried out in one of the German hospitals, wishing him continues health. نشاطات Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8100 SANA'A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent on Friday a cable of congratulation to the Ghana President John Atta-Mills on the National Day. Ghana celebrates the National Day annually on March 6. نشاطات Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8101 SANA'A- In his editorial for a book published on occasion of 2010 Tareem Islamic Culture Capital, president Ali Abdullah Saleh has affirmed concern of with Yemeni Islamic cities to enhance their role in serving Islamic culture including Tarim city of Hadramout province. President Saleh added that citizens of the city have carried a flag of the Islamic call to different world countries since beginning of the Islamic age. He highlighted celebrations on this occasion as Tarim is a city of science and knowledge in certain religious, scientific and humanitarian fields in addition to its contributions to Islamic culture. The book includes three chapters over the historical, geographical and cultural aspects for the city. It is worth to mention that Tarim city was approved to be the Islamic Culture Capital 2010 by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). The city is famous for its 365 mosques and prominent Islamic architecture. The most famous of these is the Mihdhar Mosque, with the distinctive architecture of its 150 meter-high mud minaret. نشاطات Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8098 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh met on Thursday with staff directors of the Defence Ministry who presented to him assessment reports over performance of the military units in the north western region. Saleh praised efforts exerted in the report in the process of evaluation and field visits, valuing the heroic role of the armed and security forces in the north western region in preserving security and stability. He affirmed the importance of reinforcing all positives and avoiding the negatives in all the security and military spheres. President called staff directors in the ministry to cope with all what is new in the administrative and military fields to contribute to improving performance to achieve the required results. He affirmed that development process will be continued in the military institution to be always ready to fulfill its responsibilities as it should be. نشاطات Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8099 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh visited on Thursday the National Museum in Sana'a where he toured in the various wings of the Museum and got acquainted with the archeological pieces. In his speech, president called citizens to protect the archaeological and historical landmarks in their areas as they represent the Yemeni civilization. He affirmed that museums are regarded as schools for generations for what they contain of historical record of the past of the country in ancient times. President expressed admiration for what he saw in the museum as well as the way the archeological pieces are displayed. نشاطات Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8097 SANA'A– President Ali Abdullah Saleh called on Wednesday on all to put the nation interests above all else and to mobilize efforts and energies to build the country and achieve its development and progress. This came during his inspection visit to a number of training camps of the armed forces, during which he got acquainted with the progress in the training programs and the level of implementation of the training plan for 2010. Speaking to the soldiers, Saleh praised the high morale that they enjoy, pointing to the greatness of tasks and duties assigned to the military and security institution to maintain the security and stability and pubic order and safeguard the gains and achievements of the country. He affirmed the continuation of efforts in construction and modernization of the armed forces and security institution in order to enhance its abilities and efficiency to carry out its functions and duties, stressing the need to exert more efforts in the training fields, "There is no leniency or tolerance with anyone fiddling the security or with the outlaw elements", Saleh confirmed urging the soldiers to be more vigilant and always ready to confront any sabotage or criminal acts that some try to commit to harm the country, destabilize its security and stability, disturb the public tranquility and harm social peace in general. President Saleh affirmed at the same time that the state option is peace and it will remain keen to achieve the peace in order to turn the efforts of construction and development and reconstruction. نشاطات Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8096 SANA'A- President Barak Obama of United States of America asserted on Tuesday the US keenness on raising its aid to boost Yemen security anti-terrorism capacities. The announcement came in a letter handed over to President Ali Abdullah Saleh from President Obama, which was conveyed by the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Middle East Jeffrey Feltman. The US President assured his country's support to Yemen through the group of Yemen's friends that is to be convened late in the current March in Germany. President Obama renewed the US strong support to Yemen's unity, considering it as a key reason to a successful Yemen and to the security and stability region as well, The letter accentuated propping up Yemen in development field, touching up the bilateral relations and the joint cooperation areas. During his meeting with the President, Feltman applauded the country's efforts in combating terrorism, praising the President's decision to end the military operations and to bring peace back to the northern province of Sa'ada. President Saleh valued highly the USA supportive attitudes to support Yemen's security, stability and unity, stressing the Yemen's keenness to enhance its ties with the USA. نشاطات Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8094 SANA'A- A number of republican decrees were issued on Monday as follows : Decree No.(45) for 2010 approved the agreement of educational cooperation between Ministries of Education in Yemen and China for 2009-2011, signed in Sana'a on April 8,2009. Decree No. 46 for 2010 approved the judicial agreement between the governments of Yemen and Lebanon, signed in Sana'a city on March 8, 2009. Decree No.47 for 2010 ratified the cooperation agreement between Yemen Ministry of Education and Tajikistan Ministry of Education, signed in Aden city on December 1, 2008. Decree No.48 for 2010 approved the cooperation agreement in the economic, technical and scientific areas, signed between the governments of Yemen and Tajikistan in Aden city on December 1, 2008. Decree No.49 for 2010 was issued assigning Jamal Abdul Khaliq al-Khawlani as undersecretary of Ministry of Local Administration for Localities Development Sector. Decree No.50 for 2010 was issued also appointing Dr. Najeeb Mansour al-Owj as an executive general director of Aden Refinery Company. The final article of those decrees stipulated to put them into force as of their date of issuance and to publish them in the Official Gazette. نشاطات Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8092 SANA'A:President Ali Abdullah Saleh received Monday a thank-you cable from King of Morocco Mohammed VI in reply to his congratulation on the birthday anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). نشاطات Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8091 SANA'A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh received Monday a thank-you cable from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani in reply to congratulations on the birthday anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). نشاطات Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8093 SANA'A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh Monday sent cables of congratulation to Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and Presidency Chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zeljko Komsicon on their countries' National Days. نشاطات Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8095 SANA'A-President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced Monday building of Saada University in coming future. During his meeting with students of Saada province who are studying now in Sana'a University, President Saleh said that the university would include all academic specialists and would be built under his direct supervision. He expressed sadness for what happened for Saada and its citizens because of six rounds of war, pointing out to the human and material lessees of the nation due to the sedition. No discrimination, all Yemenis have same rights and duties, the president said. "We are unified nation who belief on Allah " he added. He pointed out to achievements of the revolutions against injustice, poverty, ignorance, and backward, saying that revolutions enabled Yemenis to look foreword development and progress. Today, we enjoy gains of the revolutions nationwide, he said. Saleh said Houthis accepted six points of stopping military operationk, asking them to carry out mechanisms approved to implement these points without procrastination. Before, we have told them, if you want to be a political force, you could by establishing a political party based on constitution and law, president Saleh said. Regarding the situation in the south, Saleh said that citizens of the south are protecting the unification and don’t listen to calls of those separatists who are fascists and force of backward. They were in the top posts in the state, but they did not do anything for the nation, he added. The unification of the nation was achieved by willing of the Yemenis people and their long struggle, he said, the agreement of the unification is permanent contract and protected by the unified Yemeni people. He called on separatists to benefit from past lessons as the Yemeni people failed all plots targeting their unity. President Saleh concluded his speech by wishing students all the best and success. نشاطات Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8089 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh received here on Saturday a letter from his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul. The letter conveyed by the Turkish Assistant Undersecretary of Foreign Ministry for Middle East Affairs dealt with the brotherly relations and areas of the joint cooperation between the two countries and means of boosting them to serve the common interests of the two peoples of the two countries. In his letter, President Gul affirmed his country's support to Yemen at the different levels so as to maintain security stability and unity of Yemen. The Turkish President confirmed also Turkey's keenness to boost relations with Yemen at the various political, economic, investment and cultural areas, adding that President Saleh's visit to Turkey in 2008 was a was a turning point in the Yemeni-Turkish relations. In his meeting with the Turkish official, President Saleh lauded the Yemeni-Turkish brotherly relations and described them as strong and historical, noting to the growing development they witness. Moreover, Saleh confirmed Yemen's keenness to strengthen these relations and pushing them forward at all levels. نشاطات Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8090 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh met here on Saturday with the leadership of the Defense Ministry. During the meeting, President Saleh addressed the ministry's staff and leadership, demanding them to double their efforts in this important stage. President Saleh emphasized the importance of discipline and obedience to laws and the ministry's bylaws to improve the ministry's performance. "Anyone does his duties competently will be rewarded and those who do not will be definitely punished", president said. Saleh highlighted the heroic role the security and military institutions play to maintain security and stability and to safeguard the national achievements in the country, affirming that the state would continue its efforts to advance the capacities of such institutions The President ended his speech by saying "This great institution is the safety valve of the nation and a symbol of its national unity". نشاطات Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8088 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh held Friday a phone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during which he extended his condolences on the demise of his brother sheikh Mubarak Al Nahyan, the former interior minister. They also talked about the bilateral relations and joint cooperation relations between the two sister countries as well as means of developing and reinforcing them. President Saleh expressed satisfaction over the accelerating growth of the bilateral ties in fields of politics, development, culture and others in a way serving aspirations of the two countries. He also hailed the supportive stances of the UAE for Yemen's security, stability, unity and its development process, considering these stances as national and honoring positions. Saleh affirmed his keenness to continue extending and developing cooperation between the two countries in various areas. For his part, the UAE President expressed thanks for President Saleh, affirming concern to reinforce and deepen the Yemeni and UAE ties in different fields for the common good of both countries' peoples. They also discussed may other issues and the latest developments of interest to the two countries and the Arab world. نشاطات Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8085 SANA’A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh has sent cables of congratulations to leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). In the cables, President Saleh wished further progress and prosperity for their peoples and nations. نشاطات Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8087 SANA'A:President Ali Abdullah Saleh telephoned on Thursday Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Bin Muhammad Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, the Minister of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates, and offered condolences over his father's death. Our hearts go out to you, the family of the departed, and to all the UAE people, Saleh said, wishing the soul of the former Minister of UAE Interior Ministry to rest in peace. Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, a UAE royal, died on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, according to the Dubai News website. نشاطات Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8086 SANA'A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh has telephoned Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and offered condolences over his father's death. President Saleh expressed his sympathy with the Crown Prince, the family of the departed, and to all the UAE people. During the phone conversation, President Saleh and Crown Prince Mohammed discussed the brotherly bilateral relations on various areas. Saleh hailed the UAE attitudes supporting Yemen's unity, security, stability and development. Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Nahyan died on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. نشاطات Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8080 SANA'A- President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent on Thursday a cable of condolence to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan on the death of the former Interior Minister Sheikh Mubarak Bin Mohammad al-Nahyan. President Saleh expressed, on behalf of the Yemeni people, deep sorrow for the late Sheikh Mubarak, wishing him to rest in peace. A similar cable was sent also by President Saleh to the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the death of Sheikh Mubarak. نشاطات Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8079 SANA'A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh received here on Thursday a letter from Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev on the bilateral cooperation relations. The letter handed over by the Russian President special envoy Anatoly Safonov also dealt with reinforcing the cooperation between Yemen and Russia in political, economic, cultural, security, military anti-terrorism and piracy areas. President Medvedev affirmed in the letter the Russian support to a stable and unified Yemen. Saleh has praised the high-level ties between Yemen and Russia, affirming the keenness on enhancing the mutual relations in various fields. The President Saleh and Safonov discussed aspect of cooperation between the two countries. نشاطات Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8078 SANA'A– President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Wednesday returned home from a two-day Gulf trip that included stops in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. President Saleh met with the kings of the two Arab kingdoms and Crown Princes and discussed the bilateral relationship with each state as well as means to strengthen cooperation on all fronts. Saleh's talks with leaders of the two GCC members also brought up the latest regional and international developments, with the leaders agreeing to have a united Arab voice to face all challenges facing the region. Arriving in Sana'a from the first trip to the Gulf this year, Saleh said that the trip was productive, saying: I touched enthusiasm from both leaderships to strengthen mutual ties and cooperation with Yemen. He also appreciated the stances of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain supporting Yemen's unity and stability. Saleh's trip came few days ahead of the 27-28 February Riyadh Conference, that will discuss the best ways to disburse aid to Yemen as well as urging donors to do more to help the country. نشاطات Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8077 MANAMA- The Yemeni-Bahraini summit held in Manama, the Bahraini capital, on Wednesday focused on the bilateral cooperation relations in various areas. In the summit, President Ali Abdullah Saleh and King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain also reviewed the last developments in the Arab, regional and international arenas that concern the two brotherly countries. President Saleh hailed the Bahraini attitudes towards Yemen supporting its security, stability and unity, in addition to its care to the Yemeni community in Bahrain. Moreover, Saleh valued Bahrain's support to Yemen in the Gulf Cooperation Council and all other events, asserting the keenness of Yemen to advance the bilateral cooperation with Bahrain. King Hamad reiterated that Bahrain stands by Yemen and support the government's effort to maintain Yemen's security, stability and unity. He also affirmed that Bahrain is keen to develop its ties with Yemen in different fields, highlighting the effectual role of the Yemeni community in Bahrain. نشاطات Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8076 MANAMA- President Ali Abdullah Saleh valued here on Wednesday the Bahraini supportive attitudes towards Yemen and its security and stability. President Saleh asserted, during his meeting with the Bahraini Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the keenness on enhancing the bilateral relations to meet with the ambitions of the two brotherly peoples. Prince Salman, in return, emphasized the Bahrain's attitude supporting Yemeni security, stability and unity. The meeting, held in the President Saleh's residence in Manama, reviewed several issues of common concerns in various fields. نشاطات Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8075 Manama- President Ali Abdullah Saleh met on Wednesday in the capital of Bahrain with Bahrain Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. During the meeting, President Saleh and Bahraini Premier discussed mutual brotherly relations and aspects of joint cooperation in various political, economic, commercial and cultural. The meeting also touched on the developments of common concerns in Arab and international arenas. For his part, Bahraini Prime Minister welcomed the President Saleh to Manama, affirmed the deep-rooted ties linked Yemen and Bahrain. نشاطات Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8069 SANA'A: President Ali Abdullah Saleh received on Tuesday a thank-you cable from his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun in reply to his condolences over the victims from the Ethiopian airliner that crashed near the Lebanese coast in late January. نشاطات Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.presidentsaleh.gov.ye/shownews.php?lng=en&_nsid=8074 MANAMA- President Ali Abdullah Saleh arrived Tuesday in the Bahraini capital, Manama, in a state visit to hold talks with the King of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. He was received by King Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister Prince Salman Al Khalifa, Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and a number of Bahraini ministers and officials. Upon arrival, President Saleh expressed to the media his happiness to visit the Kingdom of Bahrain to meet with King Hamad Al Khalifa in order to discuss with him different issues concerning both countries and the region as a whole. "We are happy for the continuous growth witnessed by the Yemeni and Bahraini relations in different domains and we will always work to push them ahead to meet aspirations of the Yemeni and Bahraini peoples," Saleh said. "We express our appreciation for Bahrain's king, government and people for their supportive stances for Yemen's unity, security and stability," he added. There is no doubt that exchanging visits between officials of the two countries promotes ties and pushes cooperation fields towards wider horizons, Saleh noted. He re-welcomed the Bahraini investment in Yemen, affirming that they will be given all required support and facilities and noted the multiple opportunities to exchange interests and benefits between Yemen and Bahrain. For his part, Bahrain King Hamad Al Khalifa welcomed President Saleh, affirming the strong brotherly ties linking Yemen and Bahrain. Then, the two leaders held a talks session dedicated for discussing means of reinforcing the two countries relations as well as joint cooperation. The talks also dealt with the latest situation developments in the region of concern to both countries. Saleh arrived in Bahrain following his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where he held talks with Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. نشاطات Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT