New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and visiting Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon on September 9 held talks on a wide range of issues, including terrorism, West Asia peace process and other matters of bilateral concern.

Before going for the talks, the two leaders warmly shook hands and posed for photographs.

Vajpayee was assisted by External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha, National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra and senior officials.

PTI