Addressing the ceremony, Jaafar highlighted the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. "Saudi-Russian relations have witnessed qualitative changes in political, economic and cultural sectors," he said.

He said Saudi Arabia appreciates Russia's stand in support of the Middle East process as well as its rejection of Jewish settlements in Jerusalem and its stances on Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and Yemen.

Ambassador Jaafar distributed certificates to the graduates. A total of 2,379 students have so far graduated from the department, which has been supported by Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif.