Safraaz Ahmad Shadood was accredited today as Guyana's first non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presenting his letter of credence in the role.

Shadood, who currently serves as Guyana's Ambassador to the State of Qatar, presented his credentials to Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs Abdul Majeed Al Smari of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accrediting him as Guyana's non-resident ambassador to the kingdom.

Following the presentation, Shadood and Al Smari held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Guyana established formal diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on February 22, 2012.