Saudi Ambassador to South Africa Mohammed bin Mahmoud Al-Ali held a dinner in honor of the Chief of Protocol of South Africa Ambassador Kinsli Makopila. At the outset of the function, Al-Ali welcomed the attendance and praised the strong relations between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and South Africa. In turn, Makopila emphasized the need to work in order to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The function was attended by ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and a number of ambassadors accredited to South Africa.