According to the Saudi Gazette, a group of newly appointed Saudi ambassadors took the oath of office before Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday. The ceremony was held on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, marking the formal commencement of their diplomatic duties.
The list of newly sworn-in diplomats includes Dr. Rajeh Al-Baqami, who will serve as ambassador to Pakistan, and Dr. Turki Al-Qahtani, appointed as ambassador to Senegal with non-resident responsibilities for Cabo Verde, Guinea, and The Gambia. Other appointments include Ghazi Al-Enezi for Syria, Badr Al-Turaifi for Colombia, and Aseel Al-Shehail for Sweden. The group also includes Abdulrahman Al-Khudaydi for Belgium, Ahmed Al-Muhaili for Niger, and Mohammed Al-Hadithi for Denmark.
These appointments are part of a broader diplomatic rotation aimed at strengthening Saudi Arabia's international presence and bilateral ties across various regions. The ambassadors are expected to assume their respective posts in the coming weeks to oversee the Kingdom's interests and facilitate cooperation with their host nations.
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Original report: Saudi Gazette