Yemeni President Abdu Rabbo Mansur Hadi discussed, over the line, with the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Stuart E. Jones, Yemeni efforts exerted to combat terrorism. During the conversation, they discussed, also, latest local developments, in Yemen, and the declared war on extremist outfits. For his part, the US official reiterated Washington stance, backing the legitimate and internationally recognized government, and praising steps taken by the government to normalize daily life, in liberated areas, in order to realize Yemeni people anticipation to entertain better, safe and stable living conditions.