JEDDAH — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday.
The visit marks the first by a sitting Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years and comes as the two countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties following the gradual normalization of relations after the 2018 diplomatic dispute.
Carney was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy emir of the Makkah Region; Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, the accompanying minister; Saudi Ambassador to Canada Amal Al-Mualimi; Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jean-Philippe Linteau.
During the visit, Saudi and Canadian officials are expected to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Source: Saudi Gazette