http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Yemen, IMF discuss mutual cooperation [The Source: www.sabanews.net - : 01/11/2009] World Bank (WB) is to conduct a survey of investment in rural areas in Yemen during soon.During her meeting with the secretary general of Dhamar governorate Mujahid al-Ansi, WB mission Head Julia Valeria said that the first-of-its-kind survey in the Middle East aims at improving the investment opportunities in rural cities of Yemen. They affirmed importance of enhancing cooperation between the two sides to push reforms process in Yemen ahead in order to overcome those challenges. Mujawar highly appreciated assistance presented by the IMF, reviewing achievements done in the framework of the joint cooperation with the fund. He also pointed out to the steps and measures taken by the Yemeni government to minimize impacts of the international financial crisis on the national economy. For his part, the IMF official affirmed concern of the fund to improve its ties with Yemeni government and offer assistance for the Yemeni side to face economic challenges. He valued tends of the Yemeni government to develop non-oil sectors to support the national economy.