Riyadh: Saudi Shura Council Assistant Speaker Hanan Al-Ahmadi met Tuesday with Sidsel Bleken, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' ambassador for women's rights and gender equality, who is currently on a visit in Riyadh. The meeting focused on fostering dialogue around gender equality and the progression of women's rights within Saudi Arabia and Norway.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Shura Council assistant speaker welcomed the Norwegian ambassador and provided an overview of the council's functions, emphasizing its roles in both legislative and oversight capacities. Al-Ahmadi highlighted the significant impact of Saudi Vision 2030 across various sectors, noting its contribution to enhancing women's participation in the development process and increasing their engagement in the workforce through supportive legislation and regulations.
Al-Ahmadi acknowledged the achievements of Saudi women, who have assumed prominent positions across different sectors, thereby becoming influential in decision-making processes. The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation and explored several topics of mutual interest, signaling a commitment to ongoing collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Norway in advancing women's rights and gender equality.