Saudi minister attends inauguration ceremony of Indonesian president in Jakarta

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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir attends the inauguration ceremony of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir attends the inauguration ceremony of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir attends the inauguration ceremony of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday. (SPA)
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Updated 20 October 2024
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Saudi minister attends inauguration ceremony of Indonesian president in Jakarta

  • Prabowo was sworn in as president of Indonesia in Sunday’s ceremony and took the oath at parliament to officially succeed outgoing leader Joko Widodo

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir represented the Kingdom at the inauguration ceremony of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday.

Prabowo was sworn in as president of Indonesia in Sunday’s ceremony and took the oath at parliament to officially succeed outgoing leader Joko Widodo.

Al-Jubeir conveyed the congratulations and greetings of the Saudi leadership to Prabowo, and the wishes of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for further growth, progress, and prosperity in Indonesia.

He also delivered a message from King Salman to the new president, Saudi Press Agency reported.


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.