Saudi Arabia, Canada restore diplomatic relations

Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia and Canada have announced the restoration of their diplomatic relations, ending the dispute of 2018 over human rights.

The statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that after the talks between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, diplomatic relations are being restored by the two countries.

The statement added that relations between the two countries are being restored from where they were severed.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that in light of what has been discussed between HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, it has been decided to restore the level of diplomatic relations with Canada to its previous state. pic.twitter.com/zrPmhjskz7

— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) May 24, 2023

Canadian officials say that in a meeting between Justin Trudeau and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Co-Operation (APEC) in Bangkok, it was decided to restore diplomatic relations. Trade restrictions on Arab countries will also be lifted.

They added that in recent years, Saudi Arabia has emerged as an important global player, Saudi Arabia helped us in the evacuation of Canadians stuck in Sudan and it is also playing an important role in finding solutions to the Sudan problem.

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Read the statement: https://t.co/eRRInRpkyZ pic.twitter.com/5jHx8KmEkR

— Foreign Policy CAN (@CanadaFP) May 24, 2023

The Canadian foreign minister stated: “It is not always necessary to agree with each other to find solutions to international issues and problems, we need to increase dialogue with people”.