Chief of General Staff holds meetings with US officials
The Source: WASHINGTON\Hadhramaut\Saba - Sunday -13/April/2014
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Chief of the General Staff Ahmed Ali al-Ashwal and Assistant to the United States President for Homeland Security and Counter-terrorism Lisa Monaco on Sunday discussed bilateral relations between Yemen and the United Sates. In a meeting held in the White House, al-Ashwal stressed that Yemen is making progress in constitutional, political, economic and military reforms.
He highly appreciated the US support to Yemen’s political stability and security, reviewing Yemen’s priorities in the upcoming stage and steps of reorganizing the army.
For her part, Monaco stressed that the United States will continue its support to Yemen in different development, political and security fields.
Meanwhile, al-Ashwal , separately met Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary Barbara Leaf.
During the meeting, they dealt with US military and security assistance provided to Yemen, including military and education programs.
Al-Ashwal briefed US officials on the implementation of the National Dialogue Conference’s outcomes, procedures of the constitution drafting and the ongoing work on the electoral register.
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