Arens to visit US

Israel Defense Minister Moshe Arens will visit the United States next week at the invitation of US Secretary of Defense William Cohen, Arens' media advisor said today.

During his visit, Arens is to meet with Cohen, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, National Security Advisor Sandy Berger and members of congress, and his talks will include regional issues, including the Palestinians, Syria and Lebanon, and Middle East strategic issues, including Iran and Iraq.