The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that due to the offensive remarks made by Sweden’s Foreign Minister against the Kingdom, the Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador to Sweden.

An official source at the Foreign Ministry said the move is in response to the offensive remarks made by Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom which are a blatant interference in the Kingdom’s internal affairs. Saudi Arabia considers her remarks as contrary to international conventions and diplomatic norms and do not conform with the friendly relations between the countries.