Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a phone call on Thursday to discuss their nations’ bilateral relations. During the conversation, they reviewed the current situation in the Middle East and expressed their mutual agreement on the necessity for sustainable peace in the region.

Credit: Arab News

The leaders explored various prospects for cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Canada, aiming to develop and enhance their partnership across multiple fields, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. Prime Minister Carney, who took office in March following the resignation of Justin Trudeau, emphasized the importance of this dialogue.

Additionally, the crown prince and Carney addressed issues related to energy security and the potential for deepening trade between Riyadh and Ottawa. According to a statement from the Canadian premier’s office, both leaders committed to maintaining close communication moving forward.