WASHINGTON, Dec 12: Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Washington Prince Turki al-Faisal abruptly resigned and flew out of the United States after only 15 months on the job, a report said on Tuesday.

Prince Turki told staff on Monday that he would leave the crucial diplomatic post because he wanted to spend more time with his family, The Washington Post reported, quoting unnamed US officials and Arab sources.

The paper noted that Prince Turki had been rumoured as a possible replacement for his brother, Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal, who it said was in fragile health.—AFP

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