Mike Foster, who is currently visiting Yemen.  During meeting, President Saleh lauded the current level of cooperation between Yemen and the UK and the support it has provided for the development and democratic process in Yemen. President Saleh also praised the British role in the international donors’ conference in London to increase regional support for Yemen.  Talking to the situation in Gaza, President Saleh stressed on the significant role can be played by both Britain and the European Union for succumbing Israel to execute the international legitimate resolutions, open the crossings and lift the blockade on Gaza Strip He hinted that peace and stability in the region cannot be achieved only through establishing the Palestinian state on the Palestinian national soil and Jerusalem its capital.  He pointed out that the recent Israeli massacre is a war crime that Israel's political and military leaders must stand before trial in the international court of justice for the acts of genocide they have committed against Palestinian people, hinting that the attack on Gaza is for achieving electoral gains at the expense of Palestinian blood.  He said, "Israeli leaders instead of providing electoral, political and cultural programs for the voters, they seek to bring an electoral program based on bloodshed and destruction of the Palestinian homes, mosques and schools".  He pointed out that the recent Israeli massacre is a war crime that reflects Israel's disregard for international law.  For his part, Foster said that his country is keen to strengthen relations and expand areas of cooperation with Yemen.  The bilateral relations and areas of joint cooperation between Yemen and Britain, in addition to the aids given by the UK for the development process in Yemen and the development cooperation agreement signed between Yemen and UK for a period of ten years, which it played an active role to support Yemen in the framework of the European Union have been discussed during the meeting.  Noteworthy, UK have increased development aid to Yemen from £10 million to £50 million annually and it will provide $ 2 million for reconstruction works in Sadaa province.