KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Sunday left to United Kingdom for a five day visit.

Najib, with a tight itinerary, is expected to attend the annual Farnborough Air Show and meet key figures in the defence industry.

While there he will extend invitation to the key defence players to participate in the Langkawi International Maritime and Air Show (LIMA) next year.

A statement from the Deputy Prime Minister's office said while there, Najib is expected to meet Britain's new Defence Secretary Des Browne and they are expected to exchange views on the recent developments in West Asia.

Najib would also bestow `Pingat Jasa Malaysia' (PJM) to British soldiers who served in Malaya and Borneo.

-- BERNAMA