Khartoum, Safar 26, 1438, Nov 26, 2016, SPA -- Sudanese President Marshal Omer Al-Bashir decorated the Saudi Ambassador to the Sudan Faisal bin Hamid Muaala with Al-Nilain Order, as his tenure came to an end, in appreciation of him for the role played to enhance and promote bilateral relations, between Sudan and the Kingdom. During a reception here today, the president hailed the bilateral relations, emphasizing keenness to reinforce them, in all fields, to best serve the interests of the two countries. For his part, the ambassador valued the ongoing endeavors exerted by the Sudanese government, especially, in the operation Determination Storm, drawing attention to the historically deep rooted relations, binding the two countries. The reception was attended by the Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim Ghandour and a number of other senior officials. -- SPA 20:24 LOCAL TIME 17:24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w277388