Farewell Meeting Between Saudi and Indian Officials in Jeddah
In a bittersweet moment, the Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ branch in Makkah, Mazin Hammad Al-Himali, met with Indian Consul General Mohammed Shahid Alam in Jeddah on Monday.
As reported by the Saudi Press Agency, the meeting marked the end of Alam’s tenure in Jeddah. Alam assumed the role of India’s consul general in Jeddah in February 2021, following his previous service as the Hajj consul from 2015 to 2018.
Known for his dedication and professionalism, Alam, an upright officer of the Indian Foreign Service, has now been reassigned to the Indian High Commission in London. The meeting between the Saudi and Indian officials was a symbolic farewell as Alam embarks on his new journey in the diplomatic realm.