عربي English Türkçe اردو فارسى
Logo
Latest News
Gulf

Saudi Arabia Restores Diplomatic Ties with Canada

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA) 
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA) 
TT
TT

Saudi Arabia Restores Diplomatic Ties with Canada

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA) 
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA) 

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday restoring diplomatic ties with Canada on the basis of mutual respect and common interests, following a five-year rift upon Ottawa’s attempt to interfere in the Kingdom’s internal affairs.

The decision follows discussions held between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Bangkok on 18 November, according to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The decision stems from the desire of both sides to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In 2018, Saudi Arabia expelled Canada's ambassador and announced freezing new trade between the Kingdom and Canada over calls by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Canada's embassy in Riyadh for the immediate release of “civil community activists” who were arrested in the Kingdom.

Canada will appoint Jean-Philippe Linteau as its new ambassador in Riyadh.

Most Viewed

 
 
Gulf

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Need to Reach Just Solution to Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
TT
TT

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Need to Reach Just Solution to Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its welcoming of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on Israel’s policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories and the court’s confirmation of the illegality of the Israeli presence in the territories over the past 57 years.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The government renewed the Kingdom’s position on the need for practical and credible steps to be taken to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict according to the 2002 Arab peace initiative and international resolutions.

The cabinet was briefed on the telephone talks held between Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

The calls focused on joint relations and ways to boost and develop them.

The cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments and Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to end the war on Gaza and support peace in Yemen to achieve regional security and stability.

It urged the international community, particularly active and influential parties, to assume its responsibilities and stop tensions in the region.

At the domestic level, the cabinet reviewed the latest economic developments and key indicators, including the stabilization of inflation in recent months due to the robustness of the Kingdom's economy and the effective measures and policies implemented to address the ramifications of rising global prices.