Saudi Crown Prince and Canadian Prime Minister reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, areas of cooperation and opportunities for their development in various sectors, in addition to the latest regional and international developments and efforts being made in this regard.

Saudi Arabia and Canada on Thursday condemned Iranian attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the two countries affirmed that these unacceptable attacks are an assault on the security and safety of international navigation, on the security of global energy supplies, and constitute a grave violation of international law and norms.

In a joint statement following a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, the two countries pointed out that "these acts would escalate regional tensions, undermine confidence-building efforts, as well as threaten ongoing diplomatic negotiations aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region," and praised the efforts made by Pakistan and Qatar aimed at reaching an agreement, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

They stressed the importance of restoring safe and unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with international law, and returning it to the normal status it had before February 28.

On the Palestinian issue, the two sides stressed the importance of delivering humanitarian aid safely, urgently and without obstacles, protecting civilians, and making efforts to create the necessary conditions for achieving lasting peace. The two sides renewed their support for the two-state solution, stressed the importance of preserving the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state, and the Saudi side welcomed Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine.

The two sides affirmed their full support for efforts to reach a political solution in Yemen in accordance with Security Council resolutions, and agreed on the importance of supporting the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to enable it to carry out its tasks. The two sides stressed the importance of maintaining security and stability in the Red Sea region.

On the Sudanese issue, the two sides stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to end the crisis, and renewed their support for Sudan's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, away from any practices that may fuel conflict or undermine the country's stability.

Establishment of the Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council

The Saudi Crown Prince received the Canadian Prime Minister in Jeddah, where a reception ceremony was held, and then they held an official talks session, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Carney reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, areas of cooperation and opportunities for their development in various sectors, in addition to the latest regional and international developments and efforts being made in this regard. Then, Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Carney witnessed the exchange ceremony of a number of bilateral memorandums of understanding, including:

First, a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Natural Resources of Canada in the field of energy, exchanged by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand.

Second, a memorandum of understanding between the Government of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Canada regarding the establishment of the Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council, which will be a platform for implementing the contents of the joint work document between the two countries, and represents a roadmap for the next phase of Saudi-Canadian relations, exchanged by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Anita Anand.

Third, a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Communications of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Industry of Canada on investment in artificial intelligence and skills development, exchanged by the head of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, and Anita Anand.

The Canadian Prime Minister arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday evening, in the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years. Carney wrote on platform X: 'I have just arrived in Jeddah, and Canada is on its way to establishing a new partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a partnership that harnesses our country's ambition to ensure more prosperity and create opportunities for our peoples.'