Canada’s Carney visits Saudi Arabia as the prime minister seeks to expand ties with kingdom

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic ties, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and attending an investment forum. The trip aims to diversify Canada’s trade beyond the U.S., addressing concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainties. Canada and Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations in 2023 after a 2018 rift over human rights issues.