An Australian trade delegation has expressed willingness to set up investment projects in Yemen, particularly in field of fishery industries.

In a meeting held here, Industry and Trade Minister Yahya al-Mutawakil talked with the Australian trade delegation on the cooperation relations in fields of trade and industry between the two countries and ways of developing them.

They discussed aspects of investment cooperation between Yemen and Australia and facilities being available to enable Australian investors to invest in the country.

They affirmed the importance of strengthening commercial and industrial relations and increasing the rate of trade exchange between the two countries.