Today, Sunday, Al Dhalea Governorate witnessed an expanded meeting that included the leadership of the local authority and the Southern Transitional Council, along with a number of military and civilian leaders in the governorate.

The meeting was chaired by the Governor of the Governorate, Major General Ali Muqbil Saleh, and was attended by the Transitional President of the Governorate, Brigadier General Abdullah Mahdi Saeed, the Director of Security of the Governorate, Commander of the Security Belt, Brigadier General Ahmed Qaid Al-Qubba, and a number of military and civilian leaders.

The meeting discussed a number of important points, the most notable of which are:

* The military situation, as the meeting reviewed the latest developments in the military arena, and stressed the importance of strengthening morale and raising the high combat readiness of the southern armed forces and security in preparation for any emergency.

* Local issues, where the meeting discussed ways to improve the living conditions of citizens and support development projects in the governorate.

* Security and service conditions, as it was emphasized the necessity of providing full protection when implementing infrastructure projects, and preventing obstruction of any interventions carried out by organizations working in various fields.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants stressed the importance of joint work in order to achieve security and stability in the governorate, and improve the living conditions of citizens.