http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Djibouti seeks to increase 150 scholarships in Yemeni universities [The Source: sana'a/ hadhramaut.info/sabanews.net - 14/02/2010] Higher Education Undersecretary Mohammed Muther discussed on Wednesday with Advisor of Djiboutian Minister Ahmed Bari the possibility of increasing the number of scholarships offered by Yemen for Djibouti students to study in Yemeni university from 55 grants to 150 grants each year in the fields of engineering.

The talks dealt with the possibility of enhancing cultural exchange between the two countries through the Joint Yemeni-Djibouti Committee to be held in Sana'a during the coming period under the chairmanship of the Prime Ministers of the two countries.During the meeting, the Djiboutian Advisor presented a brief explanation on the educational situation in Djibouti.Mutahar affirmed keenness of the Yemeni leadership represented by Ali Abdullah Saleh in reinforcing the Yemeni and Djibouti relations in various fields, including higher education and scientific research,pointing out the provision of scholarships to Djibouti students at the Yemeni universities.