New Delhi: A wide range of issues including
global terror will come up for discussion when Defence
Minister AK Antony undertakes a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia
from Monday.
During the visit the Minister would discuss issues
pertaining to bilateral relations with the two nations
including global terror and anti-piracy efforts by Indian Navy
in the Gulf of Aden, Defence Ministry officials said here
today.
Antony would be going to Saudi Arabia two years after
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to that country during
which he signed 10 important agreements, including a defence
pact.
The two countries have already signed a counter terrorism
cooperation agreement and during Antony's visit, both sides
are likely to discuss issues related to financing of
Pakistan-based terrorist groups.
During the visit, India is also expected to raise the
issue of anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden and ways to
of deal with the threat.
PTI
First Published: Friday, February 10, 2012, 22:20