Pakistan, Yemen sign four accords

SANA’A—Pakistan and Yemen on Tuesday signed four agreements and one Memorandum of Understanding in Sana’a to promote cooperation in various fields between the two countries.
The agreements included those for enhancing cooperation in cultural field cooperation, cooperation in higher education and scientific research and abolition of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports besides enhancing cooperation in food, agriculture and livestock sectors.
Under these agreements, both the countries will have exchange of Professors, Scientists and Agricultural Researchers. These will also enhance cooperation in irrigation and afforestation sectors.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry to promote business and investment activities and facilitate private sector in this regard.
The MOU will also help in setting up of a joint Business Council of both the countries. The agreements were signed by the Ministers concerned from Pakistan and Yemen . Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his Yemeni counterpart were also present on the occasion.

—Agencies