The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting an Iftar for diplomatic missions under the patronage of Faisal bin Farhan
In a Ramadan atmosphere reflecting the values of tolerance and Saudi hospitality, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the generous patronage of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted an Iftar banquet today for heads of diplomatic missions, regional offices and agencies, and secretaries of international organizations accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This annual gathering was held to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and to reaffirm the deep-rooted relations that bind the Kingdom to various countries around the world.
Strengthening diplomatic communication during the holy month
The event was attended by His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, and His Excellency the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Executive Affairs, Mr. Abdulhadi bin Ahmed Al-Mansouri, along with a number of senior ministry officials. During the gathering, greetings and well wishes were exchanged on the occasion of the holy month, in a scene embodying "Iftar diplomacy," a deeply rooted diplomatic tradition in Islamic countries, where official barriers dissolve in an atmosphere of warmth and human fraternity.
Riyadh: The Global Diplomacy Forum
This event comes within the context of Riyadh's pivotal role as the capital of political and diplomatic decision-making in the region. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given its Islamic standing and its political and economic weight, is always keen to build bridges of communication with the international community. Such social occasions provide an opportune moment to strengthen human connections between Saudi diplomats and officials, away from formal negotiating tables, thus contributing to bringing viewpoints closer and consolidating bonds of friendship between peoples.
Time and place significance
The gathering of heads of diplomatic missions from around the world under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh carries significant implications, reflecting the Kingdom's active and secure diplomatic environment for foreign missions. This gathering also underscores the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to strengthening joint diplomatic efforts and supporting the work of international and regional organizations, thereby serving the cause of international peace and security and aligning with the goals of Vision 2030, which focuses on building a vibrant and globally engaged society.
The ceremony concluded with friendly conversations that reflected the strength of bilateral and multilateral relations, as the attendees expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for this generous gesture, praising the development and prosperity that the Kingdom is witnessing on all levels.
