Almotamar.net, Saba - President Ali Abdullah Saleh was received on Tuesday by Egyptian President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak at the al Etihadiah Palace. The two leaders discussed the bilateral relationship and ways of boosting cooperation in all areas.

The outcomes of the meeting of the pentagonal committee on advancing the Arab common work held on Monday in Libya and the latest developments in the region topped by the situations in Palestine, Iraq, Somalia and the African Horn were discussed as well.

At the meeting, Mubarak reiterated his country's support for Yemen's unity and stability.

Saleh appreciated the Egyptian support and said Egypt always stood by Yemen and the Yemeni people.

President Saleh arrived for a few-day visit to Egypt on Monday following the meeting of the pentagonal committee that was held within implementation of the decisions of the 22nd Arab summit.