Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Uruguayan FM
SAN JOSE: Saudi Ambassador to Uruguay Sultan Al-Muzaini presented his credentials to Uruguay's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Lubetkin at a reception ceremony in San Jose.
During the reception, bilateral relations between the two countries and their friendly peoples were discussed, along with ways to enhance and develop them in various fields, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Uruguay is promoting investment options in a number of areas, with emphasis on agribusiness and renewable energy.
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