Speaking at the event, the new ambassador Peter Reinhardt said he was previously appointed as ambassador to Ethiopia and is glad to discover new experiences in the Kingdom along with his wife.

Speaking to Arab News, he said he is hoping that more Saudi students would come to his country, adding that some programs are already offered in English in Switzerland. “There are already Saudi students in Switzerland, we hope for more in the future,” he said. Asked about the investment between the two countries, he said “there is always room for improving investment.” He added that there is exchange between the two countries in different fields that include machinery, trade, chemical industry and watches.