His Majesty King Abdullah and Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Sunday held talks on bilateral relations and regional developments.

During their talks in Sanaa, King Abdullah and Saleh agreed on the meeting of the Jordanian-Yemeni Higher Committee early next year to enhance cooperation in the economic, health, education and other fields.

The King, who returned yesterday after a several-hour trip, discussed with the Yemeni president means to boost trade volume and transport cooperation as well as activate bilateral agreements.

The two leaders also discussed joint projects, including a Red Sea fishing company, which seeks, in cooperation with the King Abdullah Development Fund, to provide Jordanian fishermen with jobs in the Yemeni waters.

Meanwhile, King Abdullah and Saleh held talks on developments in the Palestinian territories and Iraq.

They stressed the importance of reviving the peace process after the withdrawal from Gaza.

They also reiterated their support for Iraq to restore its stability and preserve unity.

The King and the Yemeni president also highlighted the need to activate the role of the Arab League and improve its work mechanisms.

Royal Court Chief Faisal Fayez, Deputy Director of National Security and acting Director of the King's Office Marouf Bakhit, Foreign Minister Farouq Qasrawi and the Kingdom's Ambassador to Yemen Ahmad Jaradat attended the meeting.

The Jordan Times