New Delhi, Jan 23, SPA -- High-ranking Indian officials have welcomed the historic visit of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul-aziz to New Delhi - the first by a Saudi king in 50 years - which begins tomorrow. Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed described the visit as "important and historic." Speaking to Saudi reporters here, Ahmed said India was attaching great importance to the royal visit. He said Abdullah's visit would further strengthen the longstanding relations between the two countries.--MORE 10 28 Local Time 07 28 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/320597