Jeddah, Dhu-AlQa'dah 10, 1438, August 02, 2017, SPA -- Head of the Department of Information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Osama bin Ahmed Naqli said that, based on the distinguished relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of New Zealand; and the common desire to develop these relations and upgrade them to reflect the aspirations and guidance of the leadership of the two friendly countries, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been opened in Wellington, the capital of the Republic of New Zealand. Ambassador Naqali expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's aspiration that the opening of the embassy in the New Zealand capital will contribute to strengthening the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries in all areas of joint cooperation. --SPA 00:43 LOCAL TIME 21:43 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w458151