[17/04/2018 04:40]

RIYADH-SABA
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Saleh al-Faqih discussed on Tuesday with Japanese Charge D' Affairs to Yemen cooperation between the two countries in field of youth and sports.

During the meeting, al-Faqih valued support of Japan to Yemen in field of youth and sport, pointing to activities implemented by the ministry in 2017.

For his part, the Japanese diplomat confirmed his country's support to Yemen in training youth and participation in Tokyo championship 2020.

He pointed out that two Yemeni students were granted scholarships this year and that they work on including another number in the future.

"We give great care to Yemeni youth in different fields, especially in football field," said the Japanese diplomat.

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