German assistance to Yemen would not be affected due to the global financial crisis. During his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Abdul-Kareem al-Arhabi, the GTZ official affirmed concern of the German government to offer all available support for Yemen, pointing out to the fields of the mutual cooperation between Yemen and the German corporation. Al-Arhabi praised contributions of the German government in supporting the development process in Yemen, particularly sectors of education, water and development of human resources. He highlighted long historical Yemeni-German ties, reviewing challenges facing the development in the country. Al-Arhabi said that Yemen is looking forward further cooperation between Yemen and Germany in coming period.