Saudi Successor Abdallah Bin Abdul Aziz starts London visit

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdallah Bin Abdul Aziz will travel to Britain tomorrow where he will meet with Queen Elizabeth II on Monday and with Prime Minister Tony Blair on Tuesday to discuss international, regional and bilateral issues followed by a working lunch.

A Saudi official source told ArabicNews.com that the talks will include bilateral relations and methods of enhancing them, in addition to the situation in the Gulf region, the Middle East peace process and other international and regional issues.

The source added that Prince Abdallah will also discuss defense and trade relations within the current economic circumstances in addition to Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.

On Tuesday, Prince Abdallah will meet with British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, then with political party leaders.

Crown Prince Abdallah's program includes a meeting with Britain's Prince Charles and one with the Arab ambassadors in Britain.