Saudi and Yemeni troops will conduct joint military exercises for the first time next week to boost military relations and cooperation, reports say. The official Saudi News Agency, SPA, said the maneuvers will take place in Yemeni territory and are expected to go on for several days. Ground and air forces from the two neighboring countries will take part in the exercise which is aimed at boosting brotherly relations between the two Arab countries, SPA said.
| Nothing sez brotherly relations like war games |
A Saudi military team visited Yemen recently to discuss the preparations for the maneuvers and ensure their success and objective to boost the expertise of both armies. | Well, it's not like they can get any lower. |
An official source said the exercise will boost the bid for reconciliation between the two countries, which were at odds for several years over disputed territory. In July, Saudi Arabia and Yemen started implementing an agreement on the border demarcation signed in 2000. | "This sand is your sand, that sand is my sand. From the Red Sea border to the Persian Gulf waters, this sand was made for you and me!" |
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