Saudi Canada diplomatic relations will be restored again, both countries end human rights dispute of 2018

Diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada have been restored. An agreement has been reached between the two countries during the APEC summit. A rift had arisen between Saudi Arabia and Canada 5 years ago. Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore full diplomatic relations and appoint new ambassadors. The two countries said on Wednesday that the 2018 dispute, which damaged relations and trade, has been put to an end.

The decision follows discussions between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum summit in Bangkok last November, according to statements by Canada and Saudi Arabia. taken. The statements said the decision stemmed from the desire of both sides to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect and common interests.

The subsequent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was condemned by Canada and all Western countries. It began when the Canadian Embassy in Riyadh published a tweet in Arabic urging the immediate release of women’s rights activists held by Saudi Arabia. This prompted Riyadh to recall its ambassador and ban the envoy from returning and impose new trade restrictions.