Djibouti ambassador praises deep ties between African state and Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Djibouti Embassy in Riyadh donned patriotic colors as its staff celebrated their national day on Wednesday night, hosting a befitting reception to mark the occasion.
On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the National Independence of Djibouti, Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Saudi Arabia and the dean of the Diplomatic Corps, hosted an official reception at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter.
The event was attended by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Riyadh Region, as guest of honor and patron, and Prince Sultan bin Salman, the founder and chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club.
The reception was also attended by numerous princes, ambassadors, distinguished business leaders, media professionals, artists, and members of the Saudi and Djibouti community.
Addressing the gathering the ambassador highlighted Djibouti's remarkable achievements over the past five decades, particularly in terms of security, stability, and sustainable development.
He also emphasized the deep and sincere fraternal relations that unite the leaderships and people of the two nations.
Furthermore, the ambassador reaffirmed Djibouti's firm and unwavering position in support of the Palestinian cause, advocating for the restoration of the Palestinian people's legitimate rights, including the establishment of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Saudi Arabia also strongly supports the two-state solution as the path to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Palestine is officially recognized by 147 of the UN's 193 member states and has observer status at the UN.
The ambassador also reiterated Djibouti's commitment to a calm, constructive, and principled diplomacy, actively working to promote peace in the region and around the world, rejecting wars and advocating for dialogue, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development.
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