Riyadh, October 10, 2019, SPA -- Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance for Islamic Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahid Al Arifi received here today Dr. Rafael L. Heinisch, counselor for cultural affairs at the German Embassy in Riyadh. During the meeting, Al-Arifi highlighted the relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federal Republic of Germany, describing them as strong, and based on respect and appreciation, since the era of the late founder King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. For his part, the German counselor expressed his delight at the strong relations between the two countries, hoping for further progress and prosperity, praising the Kingdom's role in combating extremism. They also exchanged cordial talks and discussed issues of common interest. --SPA 14:31 LOCAL TIME 11:31 GMT 0010 www.spa.gov.sa/w1187929