Roberto Cantone on Wednesday took up his new post as Italy's envoy to Saudi Arabia, the foreign ministry announced, wishing the career diplomat well in his new posting.
"All the best to Roberto Cantone, who from today is Italy's ambassador in Saudi Arabia," the foreign ministry tweeted.
"Saudi Arabia is a friend and key partner. It is essential to strengthen political and cultural dialogue and to seize new opportunities for our companies."
Cantone joined Italy's foreign service in 1988 and has served as ambassador to Afghanistan and Sudan.
