Islamabad, Feb 2, SPA -- Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Ali bin Awadh Asseri has said that King Abdullah's visit embodies the deep and strong historical and friendly ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency here yesterday, Asseri said that the talks held by the Saudi and Pakistani leaders will have positive impact on the relations between the Two countries. He added that the signing of the commercial agreements by the two sides is considered a step forward to achieve the targeted ambitions, pointing out that the visit will be fruitful and that the economic and cultural relations will be further bolstered. Also, Asseri hailed the preparations made by the government and people of Pakistan to welcome King Abdullah. He said that King Abdullah's contributions to the enhancement of the Saudi-Pakistani ties are fascinating and that everybody knows how close are the Pakistani government and people to King Abdullah. --SPA 12 14 Local Time 09 14 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/323086