Brussels, Jumada II 4, 1432, May 7, 2011, SPA - Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Anders Fogh Rasmussen began here today a visit to the United States during which he will meet with senior U.S. officials. A statement issued by NATO in Brussels said that the program of Ramussen's visit, which continues until next Thursday, includes visits to Washington, DC, in addition to the states of Georgia, Texas and Illinois. It added he will hold meetings with officials of the U.S. administration. --SPA 13:00 LOCAL TIME 10:00 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/890353