(Repeating with correct item number) London, March 4, SPA -- Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will visit Saudi Arabia later this month, Saudi Gazette reported today. It quoted Charles office in London as saying that the visit provides an opportunity to support the UK's international contribution and profile. The key themes of the tour are promoting better understanding and tolerance between faiths, supporting environmental and conservation initiatives and encouraging sustainable employment and training opportunities for young people, Clarence House said in a statement. The heir to the throne, has urged the West to learn from Islam and adopt a more holistic approach to life. He regularly takes advice from religious leaders. Charles has also indicated he would like as future king to see a new approach to religion, styling himself Defender of all Faiths. The trip will be the second the heir to the throne and his second wife have made since their marriage in April 2005, having visited the United States in November. The couple's tour will start in Egypt on March 20 and end in India on March 31. Clarence House said in the statement: All three countries (Egypt, Saudi Arabia and India) are important partners for the United Kingdom, and it is hoped that the visits will help to develop further close relations with these countries. The royal couple will fly to Saudi Arabia from Egypt on March 25 and then on to India. The visit to Saudi Arabia will focus on education and training opportunities for both men and women, as well as faith issues.--SPA 12 46 Local Time 09 46 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/336476
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