Minister Al-Jubeir also said that he exchanged with his Italian counterpart views on current issues of terrorism and extremism, the situation in North Africa and the Middle East in general, as well as reviewing historical and positive bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Italy in various fields such as trade, investment, education, political consultation and other sectors which both sides seek to expand. For his part, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs described the discussions with Minister Al-Jubeir as positive, stressing the existence of many opportunities to strengthen and deepen Italian relations with the Kingdom, commending its importance as a trading partner. --SPA 14:51 LOCAL TIME 11:51 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w451119