Foreign Ministry Convenes Fifth Meeting for Heads of Saudi Missions Abroad

Riyadh, December 15, 2024, SPA -- Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the fifth general meeting for heads of Saudi missions abroad.
   The meeting was held in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Discussions centred around "new Saudi diplomacy," showcasing constants and developments in light of Vision 2030.
   The meeting sessions delved into Saudi foreign policy priorities and the role of Saudi missions in achieving the Kingdom's strategic objectives and realizing Vision 2030 objectives. They also highlighted the administrative, financial, and digital initiatives that enable missions to enhance their operational efficiency.
   The meeting encompassed interactive dialogues and presentations discussing the ministry's strategies and initiatives and ways to implement them. It aimed to foster coordination between the Saudi missions abroad and governmental bodies, enabling the exchange of perspectives on issues related to the missions' foreign duties.
   Several ministers and other state officials attended the meeting sessions, including the Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah, the Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, the Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim, and the Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary.
   Officials in attendance also included President of the Human Rights Commission Hala Al-Tuwaijri, Advisor at the Royal Court Fahad Toonsi, and Vice Minister of Sport Bader Al-Kadi.
   Senior officials from the foreign ministry, including Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed El Khereiji and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Executive Affairs Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, were also present.
   The inaugural general meeting of the heads of the Saudi missions abroad took place in Riyadh in 2006, discussing ways to enhance diplomatic action. The second meeting for the mission heads was held in 2010 to address the ministry's five-year strategic plan and the missions' role in its implementation.
   Subsequently, the third meeting took place in 2013, focusing on reviewing work strategies and professional performance standards. This was followed by the fourth meeting in 2017, with discussions centred around the ambassadors' message.
   --SPA