Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Yemen and Italy Cooperate on Coastal Security

As part of a cooperative program between the governments of Yemen and Italy, the countries have agreed to launch a radar station network in the Gulf of Aden. The program started three years ago is called the Ships Services Project and is part of Yemen's on-going efforts to reduce piracy, human smuggling and drug trafficking along its coastal regions. 

The Italian Ambassador to Yemen commented, "The Italian government sees Yemen's stability and unity as key to security and stability on a regional and international level due to the geographical location the country enjoys."

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