President Ali Abdullah Saleh hosted on Tuesday a luncheon banquet in honor of the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment Prince Andrew Edward currently visiting the country.

The luncheon was attended by a number of senior Yemeni officials and the members of the Yemeni-British Friendship Association. Prince Andrew arrived early Thursday in Sana'a on a two-day visit to the country in which he will meet a number of senior Yemeni officials. The Prince's talks with the Yemeni officials will focus on the prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation between Yemen and Britain.