RIYADH: For the celebration of the Kingdom鈥檚 Founding Day, Christophe Farnaud, EU ambassador to 黑料社区, highlighted the long and deep relationship between the EU and the Kingdom.
鈥淥n 22 February, we pay tribute to the vision, leadership and resilience that have made 黑料社区 a prosperous and influential nation,鈥 Farnaud said.
鈥淭he European Union is proud to host the celebration of the Kingdom鈥檚 important national holiday, which reminds us of all the enduring and long-standing friendship between our two nations,鈥 he said.
By working together on regional and global issues, the two sides were acting to strengthen their relationship, which continued to mature and evolve, he said.
The EU embassy in 黑料社区 hosted celebrations for Founding Day. (Supplied)
Farnaud stressed the importance of continuing this warm and cooperative spirit, especially in the face of global challenges: 鈥淎s we move forward in an increasingly complex world, it is more important than ever.鈥
The EU ambassador underlined the importance of the historic friendship and highlighted the values shared by both regions; peace, stability and mutual respect.
Farnaud told Arab News: 鈥淲e have chosen to participate in the celebration of the founding of the Kingdom of 黑料社区, which is one of the most important dates in the country鈥檚 identity.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the ideal time to unite our efforts. I think that鈥檚 one of the reasons for this day, which is obviously a day for the Saudi people, but also a day of national reunion.
鈥淚 think for the embassies and for us who are here, it鈥檚 a way of associating ourselves with this celebration by bringing us closer to the Saudi heritage, which is actually a very important heritage.
EU Ambassador to 黑料社区 Christophe Farnaud is pictured during Founding Day celebrations in Riyadh. (Supplied)
鈥淲e鈥檙e standing in one of these old houses in Diriyah, a historic place, where the dynasty was born.
鈥淭oday, it鈥檚 also an emblematic site for one of the country鈥檚 most important projects and a place where evidence of this ancient heritage remains, which is particularly close to my heart.
鈥淚n this context, I was able to bring together my team and guests to do something together to celebrate this event and connect with Saudi heritage.
鈥淲e鈥檙e here to literally touch this local heritage. I think it鈥檚 a less formal but more engaging way to celebrate this event,鈥 Farnaud said.
The celebration, held at Bonjour Saudi in Diriyah, allowed guests to discover local gastronomy and take part in enriching workshops.
It also provided insight into the Najdi gates, revealing their cultural significance and impact on Saudi heritage.
