In his final words to Yemen Times, the delegation expressed its happiness to have visited Yemen, and willingness to come back again soon. The British-Yemeni Society was inaugurated in February 1993. Its objectives are to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of the two countries and to advance public knowledge in Britain about the Republic of Yemen, its history, geography, economy and culture. The Society holds regular meetings and lectures and has been involved in sponsoring visits of Yemeni musicians to Britain, the recruitment of British teachers to work in Yemen, support for a medical clinic in Aden, a visit of Welsh musicians and craftsmen to Yemen, and support for publications and exhibitions. It also provides a focus for contact between individuals of both countries for the development of cultural, commercial and humanitarian activities.
Membership is open to all who have an interest in the Republic of Yemen.
The program of activities includes six lecture meetings per year. Members also receive the Society's annual Journal. The workshop on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Right to Development in the Asia-Pacific Region commenced in Sana'a on Saturday February 5, 2000. The three day workshop will end on the 7th of February. Thirty two nations and organizations participated in the seminar.