Riyadh: In the implementation of the directive of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a seminar titled “The Role of Women in Diplomatic Work” at Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies today to celebrate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The seminar was held in the presence of Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji.
Eng. El-Khereiji delivered a speech at the seminar, emphasizing the importance of women’s presence in the diplomatic corps. He highlighted the significant progress made in empowering women in various fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH the Crown Prince as part of the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030. He also noted the increasing role of Saudi women as ambassadors, leaders in international organizations, negotiators, and diplomats representing the country in foreign missio
ns. The seminar focused on women’s diplomatic work experiences, achievements, opportunities, and challenges.
The seminar was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Sweden Enass Alshahwan; Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States Embassy to the Kingdom Alison Dilworth; Deputy Chief of Mission of the Australian Embassy to the Kingdom Kim Ralston; and Deputy Chief of Mission of the United Kingdom Embassy to the Kingdom Dr. Alice Burt.
Several ambassadors of countries accredited to the Kingdom, members of the diplomatic corps, employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives of several government agencies also attended the seminar.
Source: Saudi Press Agency