LONDON: Sami M. Alsadhan presented his credentials to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the country.

During a reception held at the Presidential Palace in the Kremlin in Moscow, Alsadhan conveyed the greetings of the Saudi leadership to the Russian leader.

Putin praised the relationship with Riyadh, noting that next month will mark the 100th anniversary of Saudi-Russian diplomatic ties.

In Kuala Lumpur, Osama bin Dakhil Al-Ahmadi presented his credentials as the Saudi ambassador to Malaysian Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar during a reception at the Royal Palace on Tuesday.