David Cameron vows to bolster Saudi Arabia ties

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David Cameron vows to bolster Saudi Arabia ties

Prime minister and Saudi king agree to strengthen bilateral relationship despite fears over kingdom’s human rights recordDavid Cameron has agreed to “strengthen co-operation” with Saudi Arabia despite concerns about its human rights record and criticism of British arms sales to the kingdom. The prime minister held talks with King Abdullah during a one-day flying visit to Riyadh designed to deepen ties with the country – Britain’s chief trading and security partner in the Middle East.

published date:Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:43:01 GMT
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