Cameroon envoy likes Abha for its climate
Cameroon’s Ambassador Iya Tidjani
— Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?
Saudi hospitality.
— Can you tell us your favorite and off-repeated Arabic word?
Alhamdulillah.
— Which book is now on your bedside?
Alain Badion’s treatise
on Plato’s Republic.
What is your favorite holiday destination?
United States of America.
— What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?
My next post will be
where God will send me.
— Which country’s people have you found most friendly?
Everywhere, there are
good and bad human beings.
— How do you react to or deal with anger?
We must learn to have self-control by constantly recalling the message of Islam: “The strong is the one who controls himself when angry.”
— What is your source of strength during tough times?
Faith in God.
— What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
A fascinating word full of mys
teries to discover.
Which Saudi city fascinated you most?
Abha. Its mild climate resebles that of Adamawa area in Cameroon.
— Your favorite Saudi dish?
Kabsa with mutton.
— The one thing about Kingdom that you will always remember.
The development of the Kingdom and its commitment to the dialogue among civilizations, religions and cultures.
— If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?
Facebook.
— If you had not become a diplomat, what would have been your profession?
Lawyer.
— Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?
A diplomat does not lie. He
tells the truth. It is your
responsibility to find the truth
in his words.
— How do you keep yourself fit?
I go to the gym five times a week.
— Your favorite restaurant.
Mosaic restaurant at the
Riyadh Marriott
— You are a fan of which football club?
Barcelona.
— Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Denzel Washington.
— What is your favorite weekend activity?
Reading and travel.