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Saudi envoy to US receives inaugural Dwight D. Opperman Leadership Award

Saudi Arabia ·

The award recognises Princess Reema bint Bandar's contributions to diplomacy, her efforts to strengthen Saudi-US relations, and her commitment to promoting dialogue and mutual understanding. It was presented at a ceremony held at the Library of Congress in Washington.

Saudi Arabia and the United States have maintained close diplomatic, security and economic ties for decades.

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