• Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?
It’s a peaceful and multicultural society.
• Can you tell us your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?
Shukran and khalas.
• Which book is now on your bedside?
Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms.”
• What is your favorite holiday destination?
The islands of Adriatic Sea.
• What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi
Arabia?
Italy.
• Which country’s people have you found most friendly?
Saudi Arabia, former Yugoslavia and Brazil.
• What is your source of strength during tough times?
My wife, prayers and reflection.
• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
A growing country mindful of social, public health and labor issues.
• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?
Riyadh, so far.
• Your favorite Saudi dish?
Kabsa with meat. My wife Zorica is learning to cook it.
• The thing about Saudi Arabia that you will always remember?
Skills, efforts, patience and ability to achieve an agricultural and animal husbandry productive sector out of such a dry, hot and windy environment.
• If you were given an option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?
Facebook.
• If you had not become a diplomat, what would have been your profession?
Lawyer or economist.
• Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?
Maybe it isn’t acceptable, but issues must be cautiously and mindfully approached.
• Your favorite restaurant?
Roma in the Olaya district.
• You are a fan of which football club?
San Lorenzo de Almagro of Buenos Aires.
• Who are your favorite actors?
Nicolas Cage and Anne Hathaway.
• What is your favorite weekend activity?
Reading, listening to music and touring new places.
It’s a peaceful and multicultural society.
• Can you tell us your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?
Shukran and khalas.
• Which book is now on your bedside?
Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms.”
• What is your favorite holiday destination?
The islands of Adriatic Sea.
• What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi
Arabia?
Italy.
• Which country’s people have you found most friendly?
Saudi Arabia, former Yugoslavia and Brazil.
• What is your source of strength during tough times?
My wife, prayers and reflection.
• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
A growing country mindful of social, public health and labor issues.
• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?
Riyadh, so far.
• Your favorite Saudi dish?
Kabsa with meat. My wife Zorica is learning to cook it.
• The thing about Saudi Arabia that you will always remember?
Skills, efforts, patience and ability to achieve an agricultural and animal husbandry productive sector out of such a dry, hot and windy environment.
• If you were given an option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?
Facebook.
• If you had not become a diplomat, what would have been your profession?
Lawyer or economist.
• Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?
Maybe it isn’t acceptable, but issues must be cautiously and mindfully approached.
• Your favorite restaurant?
Roma in the Olaya district.
• You are a fan of which football club?
San Lorenzo de Almagro of Buenos Aires.
• Who are your favorite actors?
Nicolas Cage and Anne Hathaway.
• What is your favorite weekend activity?
Reading, listening to music and touring new places.
