Hagel Thanks Yemen's President for Security Cooperation

You are subscribed to American Forces News Articles for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Hagel Thanks Yemen's President for Security Cooperation 07/30/2013 03:16 PM CDT Hagel Thanks Yemen's President for Security Cooperation American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 30, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel thanked Yemeni President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi during a meeting at the Pentagon today for his country's counterterrorism cooperation with the United States, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said. "Secretary Hagel praised Yemen for its role as a key partner of the United States and expressed his thanks for the continued cooperation on mutual security assistance issues," Little said in a statement summarizing the meeting. "In particular, he thanked President Hadi for Yemen's ongoing role in countering terrorism in the region and noted the positive reorganization of Yemen's military forces." The two leaders also discussed the continued progress of Yemen's political transition and the positive role the United States continues to play in the field of economic development, the press secretary said. "Secretary Hagel and President Hadi reiterated their steadfast commitment to standing together in the region given the geographic and strategic importance of Yemen," Little said. Hagel also affirmed that the Defense Department will continue to seek ways to enhance bilateral defense cooperation, he added.   Biographies: Chuck Hagel   Defense Department News Through Facebook On American Forces Press Service's Facebook page, you can post comments and share news, photos and videos. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Forces-Press-Service/65137437532 or search for American Forces Press Service at Facebook.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time by clicking on your 'User Profile' page at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOD/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ at http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx for up-to-date information. Get the help you, your family, and fellow servicemembers need, when you need it. Visit www.WarriorCare.mil to learn more. Check out the National Resource Directory at www.nationalresourcedirectory.org, a new web-based resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them from the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense