Riyadh: In implementation of the order of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji awarded former Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Saudi Arabia Bassem Al-Agha and former Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farouk Mohammed Tawfik the King Abdulaziz Sash of the Second Class. This honor was in recognition of their efforts in strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the Kingdom and their respective countries.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the ceremony was attended by Foreign Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari. The award symbolizes the Kingdom’s appreciation for the contributions made by the former ambassadors in fostering diplomatic ties and mutual understanding.