Riyadh, January 14, SPA -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy has highlighted the significant role being played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance the pillars of peace in the Middle East region. In a press statement after signing agreements here last night Sarkozy said the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz is considered as a friend of France. As regards to his current visit to the Kingdom, he said it has earned a political, economic and cultural significance. The French President extended an invitation to King Abdullah bin Abdul-aziz to visit France.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/517397