Saudi Arabia seeks better world via engagement on shared values: Kingdom’s first US embassy spokeswoman
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is transforming at a rapid pace on all fronts, not only in terms of ensuring the empowerment of women, and there is a focus on engaging globally around shared values for a better world.
This is the view of Fatimah Baeshen, the first spokeswoman for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington D.C., who was speaking during a recent interview on Arab News’ podcast, The Mayman Show.
Reflecting on her role as press secretary, she emphasized that it was not solely about being the first female appointment, but rather the manner in which public-sector institutions were being transformed in the Kingdom. This includes women being placed in prominent positions.
Baeshen told Arab News that she believes the country has reached a point where it was not about how others perceived it.
“It’s a matter of cooperation around common interests or common challenges…