http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Yemen officially recognizes South Sudan [The Source: SANA'A/hadhramaut.info/sabanews.net - 09/10/2011] Yemen government officially recognized on Sunday Republic of South Sudan as an independent and sovereign state. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the government announced its full readiness to establish diplomatic ties with South Sudan, saying that the recognition could be a step to strengthen the bilateral cooperation relations between Yemen and South Sudan. "The government hops the friendly relations and mutual respect prevail between North and South Sudan", according to the statement.