Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, role and standing

4 July 2022

IntelligenceNote

Summary

The former governor of the General Authority for Foreign Trade Abdulrahman Bin Ahmad Al-Harbi was

appointed as the new Saudi Ambassador to China on 29/5/2022.

Several factors are reported to have played a role in this appointment.

Ambassador Al-Harbi’s appointment is expected to usher in a new stage of naming ambassadors outside of the diplomatic milieu.

Tactical Report has prepared a 445-word report to shed more light on Ambassador Al-Harbi’s new role, tasks, and responsibilities.

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