http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Al-Qirbi hails UN support for development in Yemen [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 19/11/2008] Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi lauded on Wednesday the role's of the United Nations' programs in supporting development in the country. Al-Qirbi held talks with Director of the United Nations Secretary General Assistant, the Regional Bureau for Arab States United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Amat Al-Alim Alsoswa on the organization's assistance to the rainstorm-stricken governorates of Hadramout and Mahrah. Alsoswa asserted the UN's keenness on enhancing cooperation with Yemen, voicing appreciation of the government's cooperation in supporting the UN bodies working in Yemen.