Saudi-Canadian Partnership Drives Stability, Trade & Growth
Saudi and Canadian foreign ministers discuss regional security, trade, and strategic partnership over 50 years of bilateral relations.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Anita Anand, his Canadian counterpart, at the ministry's headquarters. They exchanged views on regional challenges, condemning Iran's destabilizing actions in the region, including Iranian assaults on the Kingdom and Gulf countries, which threaten regional and international security.
They called on Iran to immediately cease its attacks, respect international law and humanitarian law, and adhere to the principles of good neighborliness. They emphasized the need for Iran to implement UN Security Council Resolution No. 2817 (2026), and to stop supporting, funding, and arming its affiliated militias in Arab countries, which undermine regional and international peace and security foundations.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand expressed her country's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and appreciation for the Kingdom's assistance in facilitating the return of Canadian citizens. She reaffirmed her readiness for close cooperation with Saudi Arabia to promote regional stability and protect civilians amid the ongoing conflict affecting Gulf states and the region. She emphasized her country’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia. The two sides agreed on the importance of uniting international efforts to reduce tensions, enhance maritime and energy security, and protect vital infrastructure.
Simultaneously, they underscored the positive and growing momentum in their bilateral relations spanning more than 50 years, built on shared interests to achieve economic growth and diversification, promote regional and international security, and establish global peace foundations.
The two sides also noted the level of bilateral trade, which amounted to over 12 billion Saudi Riyals in 2024. They welcomed the establishment of the Saudi-Canadian Business Council and its efforts to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. Furthermore, they highlighted progress made in ongoing negotiations regarding the foreign investment protection and encouragement agreement between the two nations.
Additionally, they welcomed the convening of the second bilateral Educational Partnership Forum, held on March 30, 2026. They discussed ways to enhance and develop relations in all fields, particularly priority areas such as trade, investment, space, artificial intelligence, mining, tourism, education, and pharmaceutical industries. They agreed on the importance of deepening bilateral relations and strengthening the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.
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