RIYADH — Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid is visiting the Kingdom May 25-26 at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart Prince Saud Al-Faisal. This will be Khurshid's first bilateral visit to Saudi Arabia and to the region as foreign minister. He will hold discussions with his Saudi counterpart on bilateral, regional and international issues, a press release issued by the Indian Embassy here said Monday. Khurshid is also expected to call on the leadership of Saudi Arabia and will carry/deliver a personal letter from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. Saudi Arabia is one of India's most valued partners. King Abdullah is a visionary leader who has played an important role in shaping his great country, pursuing peace and accommodation in the region and establishing an era of strategic partnership with India. At the bilateral level, India maintains high level engagement and interaction with Saudi Arabia, the embassy release said. — SG
