President Commander Aidarous Qassem Al-Zubaidi, President of the Southern Transitional Council, Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council received this evening at his residence in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, His Excellency Fahad Saeed Al-Menhali, Yemen's ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

 President Al-Zubaidi expressed his happiness at meeting Ambassador Al-Menhali, praising his efforts in performing his duties, stressing the importance of concerted efforts and cooperation of all in order to get out of this difficult stage that requires close ranks, revival of determination and teamwork.

 For his part, Ambassador Al-Menhali offered his congratulations to President Al-Zubaidi on the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council and the success of the Riyadh consultations, wishing the new leadership success in its national tasks in leading the country at this critical stage.