Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak received today, Wednesday, a written message from UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay relating to collaboration between Yemen and the UNESCO.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Abdulrahman al-Mahrami met Wednesday here with the Director of the Military Academy Brigadier General AbdulKarim al-Zomahi and the Director of al-Thulaya Institute for Leadership and Staff Development, Brigadier General Ali Radman Qahtan.

The Head of Customs Authority Abdulhakeem al-Qubati discussed Wednesday here with the Regional Director of UN Maritime Security Program Joseph B. Sernia aspects of cooperation and coordination in field of training and studies provided by the Program to support customs.

Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak paid today, Wednesday, an inspection visit to the Nurturing House and Elderly Care Facility in the District of al-Mansoura, in the transitional capital Aden.

Governor of Taiz Nabil Shamsan discussed Wednesday a number of issues related to rights and freedoms with the representative of the United Nations Office for Human Rights in the province Mohammed al-Sheibani.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Abdul Rahman al Mahrami stressed the urgency for multiplying efforts and communications with the international organizations and donors to mobilize support for health sector.

Minister of Finance Salem bin Braik held discussions today, Wednesday, via video conference technology with the head of the economic section at the British embassy in the Republic of Yemen Victoria James over topics relating to the British support for Yemen.

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and the Yemeni Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Actions (YFDHA) signed a Ramadan Iftar project here today.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) oday and the Benevolence Coalition for Humanitarian Relief (BHR) signed a memorandum of understanding here today to enhance cooperation in environmental protection in Wadi Hadhramaut region.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Abdulrahman Saleh al-Mahrami held a meeting Tuesday here with the head of the Prison Authority, Brigadier General Saleh Abdul-Habib and the Director of Aden Security Brigadier General Mutahar al-Shuaibi.

Yemen's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Ali al-Ahmadi discussed Tuesday with Minister of Health in Bahrain Jaleela Jawad cooperation relations between health ministries of the two countries.

Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi sent Tuesday congratulation cable to President Asif Zardari congratulating him on electing him a president to Pakistan.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Governor of Marib governorate Maj. General Sultan al-Arada convened a meeting today, Tuesday, intended to help the debtors prisoners in the governorate and to facilitate their release during the blessed month of Ramadan.

Chairman of Fishing Authority in the Gulf of Aden Dr. Abdulsalam Ahmad discussed Tuesday with the UNDP's team the program's projects in the fishery sector.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Maj. General Faraj al-Bahsani stated that the PLC is keenly seeking to improve health care and medical services." We're very keen on ameliorating health and medical services", he said.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Abdul Rahman al-Mahrami urged accelerating the process of reviewing files of the due promotions and bonuses for the government's employees and retirees.

Governor of Socotra governorate Eng. Rafat al-Thaqali received today, Tuesday, an engineering team from the UN Office for Projects Services (UNOPS) who is visiting the archipelagos on a work mission.

Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Ahmed Awadh bin Mubarak was briefed by the Governor of Taiz Nabil Shamsan on the latest developments in the province, efforts to maintain security and stability, activate institutions, and the situation of the citizens.

Minister of Water and Environment Engineer Tawfeeq al-Sharjabi discussed Monday here with CARE International's team implementing the agreement signed by the ministry and the organization regarding the second phase of the project of water and sanitation and personal hygiene financed by USAID.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) restated that support for the internationally recognized Yemeni government, enabling it to restore the state's institutions, retake its crucial seaports and sustain its capacities to enforce security and stability around all Yemeni territories is the best and most effective way to secure international shipping lanes and to get Houthi militias deal seriously with the UN-led efforts based on the outcomes of the good offices of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.