Chief of General Staff Maj. Gen. Ahmed al-Ashwal discussed on Monday with Russian ambassador to Yemen ,Sergei Kozolov, issues of common interest and areas of military cooperation between the two countries. Al-Ashwal expressed his appreciation for the efforts and contributions made by the ambassador in strengthening the cooperation relations between the two friendly armies as well as the Russian role within the international community in helping Yemen to come out of its crisis to safety. For his part, the Russian ambassador confirmed that his country will remain a supporter to Yemen and its unity ,security and stability.