Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a letter from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf stressing the depth of bilateral relations and his keenness on ensuring their continuity. King Salman also received a message from Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Loefven in which he expressed deep sorrow and regret over the current crisis between the two countries, stressing the keenness of his government to maintain bilateral relations. The prime minister also said in his letter that his government was looking forward to welcoming the return of the Saudi ambassador to Stockholm and to enhance the relations between the two countries. The letters were handed over by Bjoern von Sydow, former Swedish defense minister and special envoy of Sweden, during a meeting with King Salman at Al-Oja Palace at Diriyah on Friday evening. The Swedish special envoy conveyed the greetings of Sweden's king to King Salman. The King sent his greetings to Sweden's king and prime minister. Earlier, Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, Minister of Defense, President of the Royal Court and Special Adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, met von Sydow. Riyadh recalled its ambassador on March 11, angry at Sweden's “flagrant interference” in its affairs. “I'm very pleased that we can resume our normal diplomatic ties,” Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstroem told reporters in Stockholm.
