Berlin, Safar 8, 1439, Oct 28, 2017, SPA -- President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier met here Monday with Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who handed over his credentials as the Saudi Ambassador to Germany. Following the meeting, Prince Khalid bin Bandar described Saudi-German relations as historic, based on close cooperation and common interests that are commensurate with their great international clout. He stressed keenness to exert all efforts to develop these relations and promote ties of friendship and enhance rapprochement and cooperation between the two friendly countries, in all fields. -- SPA 18:19 LOCAL TIME 15:19 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w522494