Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Mohammed Nasser Ahmed met on Monday the European Union (EU) delegation to build marine capacities, who is currently visiting Yemen.
During the meeting, they reviewed and discussed a number of issues associated with the expansion of military cooperation areas between Yemen and the EU mission to build capacity of Yemeni navy and coastguard and enhance their performance for maritime security and the fight against maritime piracy and smuggling.
The meeting touched on areas of support to be provided by the mission through training programs and assistance in the field of laws as well as assistance in light marine equipments and requirements of strengthening the partnership with the Navy and Coastguard.
The minister highly appreciated the EU’s contributions and its support for Yemen, especially in the military and security fields and the distinct partnership in these aspects.
On his turn, head of the EU’s delegation explained that the delegation’s visit aimed to determine the needs and requirements in the navy and coastguard in order to support the capacities of Yemeni navy and provide the possible assistance in the maritime security area.
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