An Arab becomes an ambassador to the United States for the first time

Khalid bin Salman has been appointed deputy defence minister, while news of this change in Saudi diplomacy has revealed the state media of Saudi Arabia.

The princess's challenge will be to improve relations between the two states following the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, writes the Guardian”.

The new ambassador will face the hostile attitudes of American lawmakers, who have threatened to take action against Saudi Arabia because of the murder of journalist Khahoggi and suspicions that Prince Mohammed bin Salman is personally responsible for the crime.

The resolution of a new diplomatic representative presents Riyadh's efforts to refresh relations with Washington, although this will not be easily achieved, at least with Congress”, said Christian Ulrichsen of the “Baker” Institute.