His Majesty King Abdullah will head to Libya on Friday to take part in the 22nd Arab Summit, slated to be held in the Mediterranean city of Sirte on Saturday.

Following his participation in the summit, King Abdullah is scheduled to pay a visit to Japan, where he will hold talks with Japanese Emperor Akihito and Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, in addition to other officials.

Discussions will cover bilateral ties and prospects for further cooperation at all levels, particularly in the economic field. The latest regional developments and efforts to bring about peace will also be featured in the talks.