Dr. Muhammad Jaafar, head of the Studies and Research Department in the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Southern Transitional Council, met today, Thursday, in the capital, Aden, with Mr. Mansour Zaid Haidara, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.

 The meeting, which was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, discussed ways of cooperation and coordination between the Department of Studies and Research and the Ministry in the field of studies and scientific research to serve the public interest.

 Dr. Muhammad Jaafar stressed: "The Department of Studies and Research is making all possible research efforts to strengthen cooperation with all concerned parties to provide society with studies that concern the interests of the country and citizens," praising the ministry's welcome of this meeting and cooperation between the two parties.

 For his part, Mr. Mansour Zeid expressed his happiness at the visit of the Head of the Studies and Research Department to the ministry, stressing that the ministry welcomes all efforts that seek to improve conditions and works for development in various aspects and fields in cooperation with all parties.