In an escalating diplomatic row following the execution of a Sri Lankan maid in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabi has recalled its ambassador from Colombo.
The official news agency SPA said:
"Based on the decision by the Sri Lankan government to withdraw its ambassador from the kingdom, the [Saudi] foreign ministry has recalled its ambassador in Sri Lanka for consultations."
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