Jeddah, Muharram 15, 1440, September 25, 2018, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the statement by His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, which included his intention to work towards strengthening the bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in all areas between the Kingdom and Germany. The Kingdom affirms the deep strategic ties it enjoys with the Federal Republic of Germany, as it is a historic and important relationship for both countries. The Kingdom and Germany play a leading role in bolstering international security and stability, and the global economy. His Excellency Adel Al-Jubeir extended an invitation to His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany to visit the Kingdom at the earliest opportunity, so that both countries may begin a new phase of close cooperation in all areas to the benefit of both our countries and peoples. --SPA 23:37 LOCAL TIME 20:37 GMT 0057 www.spa.gov.sa/w755693