Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Dr. Sami Abdullah Al-Saleh met here today Algerian Minister of Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises & Handicrafts Mustapha Benbada. In statement to SPA following the meeting, Al-Saleh said the meeting with the Algerian minister comes within the framework of the series of meetings being held with the Algerian officials. The ambassador said the meeting which was characterized by frankness, has proved that the bilateral relations are based on mutual respect and confidence. He underscored the importance of exerting efforts to further cement bilateral relations in a manner that serves mutual interests.