ABU DHABI, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The state petroleum producersof Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi on Monday signed a "strategicframework agreement" to invest in natural gas exploration andliquefied natural gas ventures.

The heads of Saudi Aramco and ADNOC signed the agreement ata ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

(Reporting by Rania El Gamal; writing by Maher Chmaytelli;editing by Jason Neely) ((maher.chmaytelli@thomsonreuters.com; +9647901917030;))