Yemeni defense minister discusses efforts to combat terrorism with US

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A Yemeni aims his rifle as fighters from the Popular Resistance Committees, supporting forces loyal to the Yemen's Saudi-backed government, attend a graduation ceremony in the country's third city Taiz, on July 17, 2018. (File/AFP)
  • The Yemeni defense minister met with US military attaché in Yemen
  • The discussed improving the Yemeni army and counter-terrorism efforts

The Yemeni defense minister Lieutenant-General Mohammad Ali Al-Maqdashi met with US military attaché in Yemen, Col. Brad Gandhi, on Wednesday, to discuss improving the Yemeni army and counter-terrorism efforts.

Meanwhile, Yemen’s Deputy Prime Minister Salim Al-Khanbashi discussed with the head of the European Union delegation to Yemen, Antonia Calvo, the economic war imposed by the Houthi militia.

The meeting reviewed the challenges Yemen faces in light of the non-compliance of the Houthi militia of the peace talks held in Sweden.

The minister claimed that the Houthis looted state institutions.

He said the government was preparing the budget for 2019, and would give priority to projects that served the community and challenges related to a comprehensive reconstruction program for the public and private sectors. 

Topics: Yemen