Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly emphasized the importance of the discussions held with her Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud regarding regional stability issues, the war in Gaza and Lebanon, the situation in Ukraine, and global challenges.

The main points discussed include:

1. Commitment to Regional Stability:

Canada stressed working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support efforts for de-escalation in the Middle East, especially in light of the ongoing conflicts affecting regional security.

2. Shared Priorities:

The two sides discussed issues of global significance, such as the Ukrainian crisis, which has broad geopolitical and economic repercussions, along with addressing security and peace issues in the region.

3. Strengthening Diplomatic Cooperation:

The meeting reflects Canada’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, particularly in areas where interests converge, such as peacebuilding and supporting stability.

This meeting is part of Canada's foreign policy, which focuses on enhancing dialogue with active parties in the Middle East to address international and regional challenges and support peaceful solutions.