Saudi National Day Celebrations 2014

Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Australia Nabil Al Saleh held an official reception in the Australian capital Canberra on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 84th Saudi National Day.

The Ceremony was attended by Bruce Scott Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chris Cannan Chief of Protocol in Australia, Philip Ruddock MP, a number of public and political Australian figures and Ambassadors of Arab, Islamic and foreign States, members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the Embassy, the Cultural Attaché and Arab students in Australia, where they all have been welcomed by Mr. Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Australia, the Chancellor Dr. Hassan Al-Ansari, the Vice Ambassador and Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Taleb, the cultural attaché.

The official ceremony started by exchanging greetings and best wishes to both countries by Ambassador Al-Saleh and Chief of Protocol Mr Cannan, followed by the Royal Saudi anthem and the Australian national anthem.

Message from the Honourable Tony Abbott, Prime Minister

“We are working together in a range of forums, including the United Nations and the G20, and share a commitment to global peace and security.”

“I am pleased to provide this message for everyone celebrating Saudi National Day and I convey my best wishes to his majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, his government, and the people of Saudi Arabia. This occasion is the opportunity for the people of Saudi heritage to come together in celebration of the history, achievements, and the culture of the modern Saudi state. Australia values the strong constructive relationship between our two countries. Saudi Arabia is our second largest trading partner in the Middle East, with total two-way trade valued at 2.2 billion Australian dollars. The recently established Saudi Australia Business Council will also promote even greater growth, investment, and prosperity for both our countries. Over ten thousand Saudi students study here in Australia, representing the largest group of students from the Middle East. We are also working together in a range of forums, including the United Nations and the G20, and share a commitment to global peace and security. I am confident that the friendship between Australia and Saudi Arabia will continue to strengthen and flourish in the years to come. I send my best wishes to you all and I wish you an enjoyable Saudi National Day.”

Saudi Ambassador meets with Australian Trade Minister

October 01, 2014, Canberra SPA

Saudi Ambassador to Australia Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh met in Canberra with Australian Minister of Trade and Investment Andrew Robb.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of trade and investment.
It is noteworthy that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries during the year 2013 amounted to 2.459 billion Australian dollars, including 2.190 billion dollars worth of Australian exports to the Kingdom and 269 million dollars worth of Saudi exports to Australia.

Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry arrives in Australia

Sydney, Australia, Ramadan 20, 1435, July 17, 2014

The Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah has arrived here yesterday evening to head the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participating in the meetings of trade ministers from the Group of Twenty to be hosted in Sydney on July 18-19.

The Minister was received at Sydney International Airport by Saudi Acting Charge’ D’affaires in Australia Dr. Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, Saudi Cultural Attache Dr Abdulaziz bin Taleb and a number of Australian officials.

Saudi Acting Charge D’affaires Holds Iftar Banquet in Honor of Saudi Delegation Participating in G20 Youth Forum

Sydney, Ramadan 14, 1435, July 11, 2014

Saudi Acting Charge D’affaires in Australia Dr. Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Ansari has held an Iftar banquet in honor of the Saudi delegation participating in the G20 Youth Forum. The banquet was attended by members of the Saudi embassy in Australia.

Ambassador meets with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Ambassador Al Saleh with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Canberra, Jun 25, 2014

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop received at her office today Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand H.E Nabil Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to means of enhancing bilateral relations.

Australian Immigration Minister receives Saudi Ambassador

Ambassador Al Saleh with Immigration Minister Scott Morrison

Canberra, Jun 17, 2014

Australian Minister of Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison has received in his office at the parliament here Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed issues related to students on scholarships, their companions, residence and visas regulations, aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in all fields.

The Australian Minister stressed his country’s desire for continuing coordination and cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in various fields.

Australian Attorney-General Receives Saudi Ambassador

Attorney General George Brandis with Ambassador Al Saleh

Canberra, Jun 3, 2014

Australian Attorney-General Senator George Brandis met at his office here today Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil Al Saleh.

The meeting discussed means of enhancing bilateral cooperation in judicial and legal fields in addition to developing bilateral relations in various fields

Australian Minister of Justice Receives Saudi Ambassador

Minister of Justice Michael Keenan with Ambassador Al Saleh

Canberra, Jun 7, 2014

Australian Minister for Justice Michael Keenan received Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to promote them in all fields.

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan

NSW Premier Mike Baird meets with Saudi Arabia Ambassador

NSW Premier Mike Baird with Ambassador Al Saleh

Sydney, May 24, 2014,

New South Wales Premier Mike Baird met with Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Australia HE Nabil Al Saleh During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and means of developing them to serve the common interests of the two countries.

During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the annual celebration of the Australian Middle East Media, the two sides reviewed ways of strengthening relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and New South Wales State.

For his part, Premier Baird commended the relations existing between Australia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on more than one level, noting the role played by Saudi students who are studying in universities and institutes in New South Wales State to build bridges between the two friendly peoples.

Saudi Ambassador to Australia Honours Departing Diplomats

Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand H.E Nabil Al Saleh ,  has honoured a number of departing diplomats who have ended their tenure at the Saudi Embassy in Canberra, Australia .

Amongst the departing diplomats include the Deputy Ambassador Faissal Hifzy, Second Secretary Mr  Mohammed M Alyahya ,  Mr Khaled Alghamedy and Hisham Alfayez.

The ambassador thanked the diplomats for their continued dedication and contribution to the Saudi Embassy in Australia and also wished them all the success in their new oncoming missions.

He thanked them for their assistance in catering for the growing number of Saudi students in Australia and also in fostering postivite bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Australia.

For their part, the diplomats expressed their appreciation to Ambassador Al Saleh for his unconditional support and cooperation throughout their term in the Saudi Embassy in Australia.