Algiers, Dec 3, 2018, SPA -- Minister of Media Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met here today with a number of Algerian editors-in-chief and senior writers. This came on the sidelines of the current official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense to Algeria, in the presence of members of the Saudi media accompanying delegation. During the meeting, Dr. Al-Awwad stressed the importance of the Saudi-Algerian relations based on firm foundations and permanent friendship. He said that the commonalities between the two countries help to make these relations more distinguished, commending the current visit of HRH Crown Prince to Algeria. He noted that the visit will open wider prospects of cooperation in all fields between the two countries, whether in political or economic fields. The Saudi Minister of Media also said that the ongoing visit of HRH Crown Prince will establish a new phase of relations at all levels. --More 15:52 LOCAL TIME 12:52 GMT 0012 www.spa.gov.sa/w798557