Canada’s Carney visits Saudi Arabia as the prime minister seeks to expand ties with kingdom
Summary
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia, marking the first trip by a Canadian leader to the kingdom in 26 years. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties and diversify trade beyond Canada’s reliance on the United States. Carney plans to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and participate in investment discussions.Key Facts
- Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada as of 2026.
- This is the first visit by a Canadian leader to Saudi Arabia in 26 years.
- Canada wants to reduce its economic dependence on the United States.
- Carney will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s main leader.
- Canada and Saudi Arabia restored full diplomatic ties in 2023 after a dispute that began in 2018.
- The 2018 dispute started after Canada criticized Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
- Saudi Arabia had cut off trade and expelled diplomats during the diplomatic rift.
- Saudi Arabia aims to attract foreign investment to diversify its economy beyond oil.
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