Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a lunch party here today to bid farewell to Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Viktor Kudriavtsev on the occasion of ending his tenure in the Kingdom. During the party, the Russian Ambassador was awarded the Ministry's Shield in appreciation of his good endeavors to enhance bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Russia. For his part, Russian Ambassador extended thanks to and appreciation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wishing that bilateral relations will move ahead to serve the common interests of the two countries. -- SPA