Saudi UN envoy hosts farewell party for Jordanian counterpart

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UN; Abdallah Al-Mouallimi; on Wednesday hosted a farewell party in honor of Sima Bahouth; to mark the end of her term as Jordan's permanent representative to the international organization.

A number of ambassadors from other Arab countries also attended the party; the Saudi Press Agency reported.

After Al-Mouallimi wished his fellow ambassador success for the future; Bahouth said she appreciated the generous gesture and praised "the bonds of friendship; brotherhood and further common interests that bind the two countries."

Guests at the event expressed their thanks and gratitude to Al-Mouallimi for also organizing the celebration; and wished the Kingdom success during its presidency of the UN's Arab group this month.