Saudi ambassador to France Dr Mohammed bin Isma'il al Alsheih held here on Monday a reception party on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the Kingdom's national day, which fell on September 23. The reception party was attended by a number of senior French officials as well as ambassadors of the Arab, Islamic and friendly countries in addition to a number of businessmen and members of the Saudi community in France. Speaking on the occasion, French interior minister Mary highlighted the Saudi-French relations and the keenness of the two countries on fighting terrorism and enhancing the pillars of peace and security.