Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns
The first visit by a sitting Canadian prime minister in 26 years aims to expand trade, investment and cooperation in key sectors, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, invited by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the first visit by a sitting Canadian prime minister in 26 years.
- The visit follows a gradual diplomatic thaw after Canada and Saudi Arabia froze trade talks in 2018 over the kingdom's justice system and treatment of women.
- Newsletter Human Rights Watch describes the Saudi Arabian human rights record as "abysmal," citing a surge in executions and the ongoing travel ban on blogger Raif Badawi, who served 10 years in prison.
- Carney seeks economic partnerships including investment deals and green-energy cooperation, while Global Affairs Canada notes "significant momentum since 2025" in bilateral relations.
- University of Ottawa professor Thomas Juneau noted the visit occurs amid regional instability, including Iran conflict and potential discussions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and securing shipping in the Strait.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia in search of economic partnerships with this strategically important country, whose record of human rights transgression already known continues to worsen.
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