Newly Appointed Saudi Ambassadors Take Oath before King Salman

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)
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Newly Appointed Saudi Ambassadors Take Oath before King Salman

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)

Saudi Ambassadors-designate to a number of friendly and brotherly countries on Tuesday took an oath of office before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished them all success.

The newly appointed envoys are Ambassador-designate to the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Buraithin, Ambassador-designate to New Zealand Muhanna bin Saleh Aba Al-Khail, Ambassador-designate to Azerbaijan Essam bin Saleh Al-Jutaili, Ambassador-designate to Austria Dr. Abdullah bin Khalid Tola, Ambassador-designate to Venezuela Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sihani, Ambassador-designate to Tanzania Yahya bin Ahmed Akish, and Ambassador-designate to Türkiye Fahad bin Asaad Abualnasr.

In their oath, the ambassadors said, “I swear by Allah the Almighty to be loyal to my religion, then to my King and country. I swear not to reveal any of the State's secrets, to protect its interests and laws at home and abroad, and to perform my duties with sincerity, integrity and fairness.”

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, and the Assistant Special Secretary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Tamim bin Abdulaziz Al-Salem attended the take-oath ceremony.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Cowardly Terrorist Attack on Military Base in Chad

Saudi Arabia Condemns Cowardly Terrorist Attack on Military Base in Chad
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Cowardly Terrorist Attack on Military Base in Chad

Saudi Arabia Condemns Cowardly Terrorist Attack on Military Base in Chad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the cowardly terrorist attack on a military base in the Republic of Chad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several security personnel.

In a statement, the ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s firm rejection of terrorist and extremist acts that attempt to undermine the security and stability of Chad and its brotherly people.

The statement said: “The Kingdom affirms its solidarity with and support for the government and people of the Republic of Chad in the wake of this painful tragedy, extending its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Chad, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.


Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Portuguese Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Portuguese Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel.

During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region and efforts to maintain security and stability.


GCC Secretary-General Meets with UK Foreign Secretary in London

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with UK Foreign Secretary in London

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi has met with UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper in London.

During Wednesday’s meeting, the two sides reviewed Gulf-British relations. They affirmed that the signing of the joint statement concluding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations embodies a new, deeply rooted era for Gulf-British relations.

They also exchanged views on the latest regional developments, stressing the imporance of intensifying international and regional efforts to enhance security and stability.