Riyadh, Jumada I 19, 1438, Feb 16, 2017, SPA -- Yemeni President Office welcomed recent US administration, reiterating continuation of cooperation with the legitimate and internationally recognized government of Yemen, reinforcing diplomatic relations with it and rejecting Iran's interference in the internal affairs of Yemen. During a meeting here today with the US Charge d'Affaires to Yemen Richard Reilly, the Yemeni Vice President Lt. Gen. Ali Mohsen Al-Ahmar expressed appreciation of the US announcement and firm stances backing the legitimate government and rejecting the coup d'état, in Yemen. Al-Ahmar put the US diplomat, in the focus of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition in fighting terrorism and latest victories achieved, in this domain, notably restoration of territories formerly occupied by the Houthi militias and forces loyal to ousted Saleh. -- SPA 22:54 LOCAL TIME 19:54 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w334264