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Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held official talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Jeddah on Thursday.

Discussions focused on regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them.

They also tackled bilateral ties between their countries and opportunities to develop them in various fields.

Carney’s office had previously said talks will address bilateral relations with focus on energy, critical minerals, investment, infrastructure, advanced technologies and defense cooperation.

The visit reflects the strength of relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada and the keenness of their leaderships on bolstering political coordination and expanding economic cooperation and investments amid the regional and international changes.

The visit underscores Saudi Arabia’s political and economic standing and its pioneering role on the international stage. It reflects Ottawa’s desire to bolster consultations with Riyadh on issues of common interest and elevate bilateral ties.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. (SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed and Carney also witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs): 

First: An MoU between the Saudi Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, signed by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. 

Second: An MoU between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Canada on establishing the Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council as a platform to implement a joint action document serving as a roadmap for the next phase of bilateral relations, signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Anand. 

Third: An MoU between the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, on artificial intelligence investment and skills development, signed by Saudi Data and AI Authority President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi and Anand. 

The meeting of talks was attended by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, and Saudi Ambassador to Canada Amal Almoallimi. 

The meeting was also attended by Canadian Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, Minister of National Defense David McGuinty, Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jean-Philippe Linteau, Member of Parliament Sameer Zuberi, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister Marc-André Blanchard, Foreign and Defense Policy Advisor at the Privy Council Office Jennifer May, Chief Executive Officer of the Defense Investment Agency Doug Guzman, and Prime Minister's Senior Advisor on Foreign, Defense, and Security Policy Scott Gilmore. 

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Saudi Crown Prince to Deliver Annual Royal Address of Shura Council’s Ninth Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)
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Saudi Crown Prince to Deliver Annual Royal Address of Shura Council’s Ninth Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, will deliver on Wednesday, the annual Royal Address marking the opening of the third year of the Shura Council's ninth session.

On this occasion, Speaker of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh expressed, on his own behalf and on behalf of the Shura Council's officials and members, his deepest thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for the generous support and care accorded to the Shura Council.

He expressed his great pride in the Crown Prince honoring the Shura Council with his presence and delivering the annual Royal Address on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, affirming that the occasion reflects the leadership's attention to the council and its role in the national work process.

“The annual Royal Address represents a national reference that guides the Shura Council in carrying out its mission and serving the nation and citizens, as it sets out the state's directions and priorities,” the Shura Council speaker said.

He noted that over the years, the address has gained an established standing as a comprehensive national document that reviews the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's policies and directions, keeps pace with its rapid development and transformation, and guides the council's work in developing the legislative system and enhancing performance efficiency, contributing to the achievement of the objectives and future aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.

He also indicated that during the second year of the ninth session, the council continued to carry out its legislative and oversight functions, holding 46 sessions during which it issued 555 decisions addressing the annual reports of government agencies, laws and regulations, and memoranda of understanding and cooperation. These efforts contributed to improving performance and supporting Saudi Arabia's comprehensive development process.

He stated that the council's specialized committees played an active role in studying matters referred to the council. During the past Shura year, they held 376 meetings attended by 331 officials from relevant entities as part of discussions on the issues and efforts to complete their examination. These meetings also enhanced integration and coordination with government agencies, enriching the council's work and improving the quality of its outputs, he noted.

Moreover, he indicated that, building on Saudi Arabia's international presence and influential standing, the Shura Council recorded notable activity in parliamentary diplomacy through 135 domestic and international parliamentary engagements, including participations, meetings, and visits. These contributed to strengthening relations with councils and parliaments and opening broader avenues for cooperation and the exchange of parliamentary expertise and experiences, the Shura Council speaker added.

“The support that parliamentary diplomacy receives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince has enabled the council to expand its presence and partnerships in regional and international parliamentary forums and organizations, and to contribute effectively to addressing issues of common interest in a manner that serves Saudi Arabia's interests and reflects its positions and directions,” he said.

He also highlighted that the Kingdom's presidency of the current session of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) and its hosting of its proceedings, under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and with the support of the Crown Prince, reflect the Kingdom's role in supporting joint Arab action and enhancing the effectiveness of parliamentary diplomacy as a means of promoting rapprochement, consultation, and coordination of positions on Arab issues, and of consolidating dialogue and cooperation in support of the region's security, stability, and prosperity.

Additionally, he affirmed that the Shura Council will continue to fulfill its national mission and exercise its statutory functions, guided by the directives of the wise leadership and keeping pace with the Kingdom's rapid development transformations. He noted that this will enhance its contribution to developing the legislative system, improving performance efficiency, and supporting Saudi Arabia's comprehensive development process, while continuing its parliamentary engagement at the regional and international levels in a manner that reflects the Kingdom's standing and positions.

The Shura Council speaker concluded his statement by praying to Allah Almighty to protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, and to preserve the Kingdom's security, strength, stability, and prosperity.

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Saudi Foreign Minister, US Senators Discuss Defense and Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister, US Senators Discuss Defense and Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Tuesday with US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed during his official visit to the United States of America, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting, they discussed Saudi-US defense and security coordination, as well as the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote regional security and stability.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, and Advisor and Special Envoy to the Foreign Minister for Negotiations and Peace Efforts Manal Radwan.

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Senator Tom Cotton meet in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Senator Tom Cotton meet in Washington. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Senator Tom Cotton meet in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Senator Tom Cotton meet in Washington. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Washington on Tuesday with US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Senator Tom Cotton.

The meeting covered the latest political and security developments and ways to boost bilateral cooperation in related fields, supporting the two countries’ shared interests and strengthening security and stability at the regional and international levels.