London - SPA:
William Hague, Britain's minister of foreign affairs, welcomed the visit of Saudi defense minister prince

Salman to the United Kingdom.

Bilateral and regional issues were discussed by the two ministers.

Commenting on the visit Mr. Hague said: " I am pleased by the visit of Prince Salman. We have a long

history of friendship and cooperation with Saudi Arabia which is an important partner and ally to our

country in the region".