Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland, has expressed appreciation for the decision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard, to appoint him as the Saudi ambassador to the United States of America. In a statement here yesterday, Prince Turki hoped that he would successfully perform his mission in the service of his religion and country. Meanwhile, Prince Turki highlighted the significant role played by Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in strengthening relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.