Date:09/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/09/stories/2008090950110100.htm

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Antony in U.S. on 4-day visit

Washington: Defence Minister A.K. Antony arrived here on a four-day official visit. He will hold talks with several officials of the Bush administration.

Mr. Antony, who is accompanied by a high-level delegation, will hold talks with his counterpart Robert Gates on Tuesday. Prior to that, he is scheduled to inspect a guard of honour at the Pentagon, followed by a visit to the Arlington National Cemetery as well as the Air Force and the Pentagon memorials.

On Wednesday, Mr. Antony will call on Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and meet at the White House National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley. — PTI