Jeddah " We realize that relations between the two countries have reached a distinguished and strong stage and these ties are based on mutual interest," the Crown Prince said. "We do appreciate the view of France that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a major country not only at the middle east arena, but also at the international arena, and believes that the Saudi diplomacy is keen on realizing stability and security in the region and the world," he added. He noted that the two countries are keen on enhancing the pillars of peace and stability at the middle east arena and at the major issue, namely the problem of peace between the Arabs and Israel and the right of the Palestinian people to live with dignity in an independent state. "We do appreciate the support of France to the peace initiative presented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and adopted by the Arab league.--MORE www.spa.gov.sa/494258