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Kingdom keen on fostering foreign ties: Salman
RIYADH: Defense Minister Prince Salman on Sunday received foreign ambassadors accredited to the Kingdom and reiterated Saudi Arabia’s desire to strengthen its relations with their countries.
The ambassadors came to Prince Salman’s office in Maader to congratulate him on his new appointment as defense minister following the death of Prince Sultan.
“There are clear instructions from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Naif to strengthen the Kingdom’s relations with other countries of the world,” the minister said.
Prince Salman said the Saudi government is keen on taking care of foreign residents from different countries. “We in Saudi Arabia are very keen to honor our guests and taking care of their comfort,” he added.
He said the government established the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh as part of its efforts to care for foreign ambassadors and diplomats in the country.
Ambassador Omar Diawara of Burkina Faso, head of the diplomatic cadre, spoke on behalf of the diplomats and congratulated Prince Salman on his new appointment as the Kingdom’s defense minister. He wished him every success in his new career.
The reception was attended by Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Sultan and other senior officials.
