Almotamar.net, Saba - President Ali Abdullah Saleh telephoned on Tuesday Qatar's Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the two leaders discussed the bilateral relationship and regional and international developments.

President Saleh thanked the Emir and appreciated his brotherly stance towards supporting Yemen's unity, stability and development.

He also said Yemen is keen to strengthen cooperation ties with Qatar in the best interest of the Yemeni and Qatari peoples.