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The EU's relations with Yemen - Overview |
 | | The third parliamentary elections in Yemen took place on 27 April 2003; according to observers, they were conducted in a fair and free manner. |
 | | With EU exports to Yemen decreasing by 15,9 percent from 2002 to 2003 and with imports from Yemen increasing by 20,1%, the EU trade surplus has dropped by 18,7% from € 743 to 604 mio. |
 | | The EU was Yemen’s most important import partner in 2003, accounting for 19,0% of Yemen’s imports, followed by the United Arab Emirates (12,8%), Saudi Arabia (10,2%) and China (8,9%). |
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