Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia decided on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations with Canada.

The decision comes after a discussion between Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit last November in Bangkok.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: "The decision follows the desire of both sides to restore diplomatic relations between both countries on the basis of mutual respect and common interest."

From its side, the Canadian government has announced the appointment of Jean-Philippe Linteau as its new ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.