Guterres hopes that this will generate further new opportunities for women in the kingdom said Stephane Dujarric the spokesman on Sunday Xinhua news agency reported.
"The Secretary-General wishes to pay tribute to the women of Saudi Arabia for their efforts in achieving this important legal milestone which should contribute to women s economic and social mobility and the development of the country. He looks forward to witnessing Saudi Arabia s continuing journey toward substantive equality for women and girls " said the statement.
Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on women drivers on Sunday.
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