RIYADH: Newly-appointed US ambassador to Saudi Arabia John Abizaid arrived in Riyadh on Thursday, where he was received by Deputy Chief of the Mission Martina Strong. Ambassador Abizaid was sworn in as ambassador to the Kingdom in April 2019. Upon his arrival, Ambassador Abizaid said: “I am deeply honored to serve in this role, and I look forward to contributing to the important relationship between our two countries. Saudi Arabia and the United States work together every day to protect the security of our two countries, promote prosperity and economic development, and build the people-to-people ties that keep our relationship strong.” Ambassador Abizaid retired from the US Army in 2007.