Syria–Yemen relations

Syria-Yemen relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Syria and Yemen. The two countries generally enjoy good relations.

History

On May 2008 The Yemeni-Syrian Higher Joint Committee held a meeting in Sana’a, co-chaired by Yemen’s Prime Minister Dr. Ali Mohammed Mujawar and his Syrian counterpart Mohammed Naji Atra. The two states affirmed their firm support for the establishment of security and peace in the Middle East.[1]

The 10th session of the Yemeni –Syrian Higher Committee concluded on August 2010 with the singing of 14 documents including cooperation agreements, programs and protocols.[2]

On February 2011 Yemen and Syria talked on the possibility of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in fields of theater and cinema. Culture Minister Mohammad al-Maflahi and Syrian ambassador to Yemen Abdul Ghafor Sabouni reviewed means to send Syrian trainers for training Yemeni cadres in areas of script writing, directing film and theater.

References

  1. ^ yobserver, May 13, 2008
  2. ^ Yemen, Syria sign 14 cooperation agreements, Yobserver