British Commercial Delegation Visits Yemen [Archives:2000/41/Local News]

A British Commercial Delegation, led by Mr. Geoffrey Searle, promoter of the British Exports at the Foreign Office visited Sanaa, Taiz and Aden and had meetings with Yemeni businessmen. The delegation made a survey of vital facilities and archeological sites. Head of the delegation told Yemen Times that the purpose of the visit was to know the business opportunities for the British companies and the Yemeni commercial companies. As the British foreign office now allows travel to Yemen I came to have an idea about the potentials Yemen would provide for British businessmen. This was expressed in the welcome party that the British Consulate organized in Aden.
Mr. Geoffrey said that British businessmen are eager to establish trade relations with Yemen and develop them. He also said that British companies will visit Yemen and will offer to build schools and improve banking activities. The delegation also visited the Singapore Seaport Authority, the Free Zone Area and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss common issues.
A business delegation consisting of 8 industrial companies will visit Yemen in the middle of November to study areas relating to vaccination, pharmaceutics, air-conditioner, and aviation. These companies will be followed by several other commercial delegations to make the British products return to the Yemeni markets.

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