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Canadian PM Carney departs Saudi Arabia after visit
RIYADH: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney departed from Jeddah on Friday, after a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. On his visit to the Kingdom, the first by a Canadian prime minister in 26 years, Carney said that the two nations were well-placed to deepen mining and energy ties. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the prime minister met at Al-Salam Palace where they witnessed the exchange of several memoranda of understanding.
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Al Arabiya English
· Jul 8, 2026
Canadian PM Arrives in Jeddah For Historic Visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for an official visit at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the first visit by a sitting Canadian prime minister to the Kingdom in 26 years.
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· Jun 30, 2026
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ABC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Canada's Carney visits Saudi Arabia as the prime minister seeks to expand ties with kingdom
Canada's prime minister is visiting Saudi Arabia, marking the first trip by a Canadian leader to the kingdom in 26 years
The Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
Canada's Carney visits Saudi Arabia as the prime minister seeks to expand ties with kingdom
Canada's prime minister is visiting Saudi Arabia, marking the first trip by a Canadian leader to the kingdom in 26 years
Al-Monitor
· Jul 9, 2026
Canada wants broader Saudi ties, won't lecture from 'afar': Carney
Canada wants closer ties with Saudi Arabia and will not lecture about rights from afar, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday during the first visit to the kingdom by a Canadian premier in 25 years. Carney's office said the prime minister and crown prince will finalize a deal next year that will make it easier for Canadian businesses to expand into Saudi Arabia.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Saudi, Canadian defense ministers discuss military cooperation
JEDDAH — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty in Jeddah on Thursday to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and regional developments.The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada and explored ways to strengthen military and defense cooperation between the two friendly countries.They also discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote security and stability in the region and beyond.
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