Saudi ambassadors to Russia, Malaysia present credentials

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Saudi Ambassador Sami M. Alsadhan stands next to Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the background. (SPA)
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Saudi Ambassador Osama bin Dakhil Al-Ahmadi shakes hands with Malaysian Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. (SPA)
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Updated 20 January 2026
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Saudi ambassadors to Russia, Malaysia present credentials

  • Vladimir Putin noted that next month will mark the 100th anniversary of Saudi-Russian relations

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.