Foreign envoys amazed at EP’s state-of-the-art transformation

Foreign ambassadors to the Kingdom were full of praise for the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the marvelous developments carried out in the Eastern parts of the Kingdom.
The commendations came during a visit by a group of 80 ambassadors and diplomats based in the capital when they were taken on a tour of the Eastern Province conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.
Describing the visit as an amazing experience, Bangladesh Ambassador Mohammed Shahidul Islam stated that the Foreign Ministry had provided an ideal platform for the foreign envoys to get first-hand knowledge of the developments that have been carried out in the Eastern region.
Islam said that it was a great opportunity not only to get the necessary information about the various projects in the Eastern Province, and it also provided a conducive environment to interact with the people who are connected to the developments.
“It was an informative tour. All of the diplomats really enjoyed the expedition,” Nepal Ambassador Udaya Raj Pandey said. He added that the foreign envoys were able to see for themselves how crude oil is processed before it is passed on to the end user.
“I have a special word of thanks for the Foreign Ministry officials and others who hosted us at various points including Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan, president of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) for their unique hospitality,” he said, summing up the trip as a useful and pleasant tour for the diplomats and their families.
Ambassador of South Africa Jaffer Mohamed Sadick said the diplomats were able to see the tremendous developments carried out in the Eastern part of the Kingdom.
“The Kingdom has taken the right step in its economic development programs,” Sadick added. He said the diplomats were taken to see the Shaybah oil plant in the Empty Quarter by means of a special aircraft. “We could see the world’s largest petrochemical plant which is in the making in the Eastern Province,” he added.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Vadivel Krishnamoorthy said the development work in the petrochemical industry is really a marvel. “We can see the dedication and hard work involved in the economic developments of the country,” he said.
Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan, president of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY), who received the foreign diplomats in Jubail, confirmed that the achievements in the RCJY cities were a result of the great support and continuous follow-up of the wise leadership, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.
He noted the security, stability and fertile investment environment enjoyed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the enhanced status of the Saudi economy which enabled it to survive in the face of the economic downturn of the global economy.
The two-day tour was organized within the framework of the annual program organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to introduce heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Kingdom and their families to the Kingdom’s achievements, its cultural, and historical legacy. The tour was arranged by the Department of Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The delegation also toured Sipchem, accompanied by the director of Public Relations office, Chancellor Ali Mohammed Al-Masood and a number of ministry staff. The guests were briefed on the facilities and services offered by these companies accompanied by a luncheon hosted in their honor.
Later, the diplomatic delegation was received in “Azmeel village “ by Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan, from where they were taken to the Shaybah oil field.
RCJY CEO Dr. Mosleh Al-Otaibi led the diplomats on a tour of the state-of-the-art infrastructure that has been set up to attract foreign investments for the Kingdom’s fast developing petrochemical industry.