Riyadh, Ramadan 07, 1436, June 24, 2015, SPA -- Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir described the Saudi-French relations as historic and strong. In a statement to Alekhbariah news channel today, he said the visit by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, to the French capital will witness the signing of a number of agreements in various fields. He stated that the Deputy Crown Prince's visit to France tomorrow will discuss a large number of subjects. He added that a number of agreements will be signed in various fields. He described the Saudi-French relations as historic, strong and strategic and said, "We value the relationship so much and the exchange of visits by officials at a very high level reflect the extent of the status of these relationships and the open channels existing between them in consultation in all matters between the two countries." He said that the kingdom values and appreciates these relations and seeks under directives by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to work to intensify, enhance and strengthen these close ties. --SPA 00:44 LOCAL TIME 21:44 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w