Brussels, Rabi'II 25, 1439, Jan 12, 2018, SPA -- President of the European Union (EU) Council Donald Tusk received the credentials of Ambassador Sa'ad bin Mohammed Al-Arifi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the European Union, here today. During the ceremony, Al-Arifi conveyed greetings of the leadership and the people of Saudi Arabia to the officials and peoples of the EU, wishing bilateral relations to witness further progress and advancement, in all fields. For his part, the president conveyed greetings to the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that bilateral relations will further develop, in favor of both parties. -- SPA 21:13 LOCAL TIME 18:13 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w586628