Karzai In London For Talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai

Afghan President Hamid Karzai meets with senior officials today at the start of an official visit to Britain.

Karzai is in London to discuss security and rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan as well as British assistance there.

Today, Karzai is scheduled to sit down for talks with Defense Minister Liam Fox to discuss the transfer of security duties from NATO troops to Afghan forces that is planned to begin this summer.

During his three-day visit, Karzai is also scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron.

compiled from agency reports