PM receives Swiss delegation

SANAA, April  15 (YPA) – Prime Minister Abdul Aziz bin Habtour, on Sunday received in the capital Sanaa a delegation of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), headed by Deputy Director of the agency Manuel Bessler.

The meeting  discussed effects of  blockade imposed by Saudi-led coalition on Yemen, as well as the impacts of transferring  the Central Bank to Aden city on the economic situation and the government’s ability to meet its obligations.

Bin Habtour and the visitors also discussed the aspects of Swiss humanitarian support for the Yemeni people suffering  for more than three years from the Saudi-led war tragedy.

“We believe in the just cause of our People, seeking in the same time peace based on respect for the rights of our people,” Bin Habtour reaffirmed in the meeting.

He called on the Swiss government to reopen its developmental office in the capital Sanaa.

Meanwhile, Bessler confirmed the commitment of his government to support Yemen, whether in humanitarian aspects or supporting efforts aiming to making peace in the country.

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