New Delhi /Riyadh : The diplomatic community in Saudi Arabia has come together to bid farewell to Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, the outgoing Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, acknowledging his significant contribution towards strengthening bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia.
The Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by its Dean, Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, hosted a warm farewell reception in Riyadh in honour of Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan.
During the farewell interaction, ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives from various countries conveyed their appreciation for Dr. Khan’s dedicated diplomatic service and his efforts in fostering cooperation, dialogue, and friendship among nations.
Members of the international diplomatic community praised Ambassador Khan’s role in promoting India’s engagement with Saudi Arabia and his contribution to strengthening diplomatic ties during his tenure.
The gathering reflected the respect and goodwill earned by Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan among diplomatic colleagues in Riyadh. Representatives from across the world extended their best wishes to him for continued success and new achievements in his future professional assignments.
The farewell event also highlighted the growing importance of India-Saudi Arabia relations, which have witnessed significant progress in recent years across areas including trade, investment, energy cooperation, technology, defence, and strategic partnership.
Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan’s tenure in Saudi Arabia has been marked by efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation and deepen people-to-people connections between India and the Kingdom, further strengthening India’s engagement with the Gulf region.