Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a phone conversation on Thursday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s office.

The discussion centered on a range of key issues, including the importance of global energy security and the potential for expanding economic and trade relations between Canada and Saudi Arabia. Both leaders expressed a strong interest in deepening cooperation in areas of mutual benefit.

They also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, agreeing on the urgent need for a sustainable and long-term peace in the region. The conversation highlighted a shared commitment to stability, prosperity, and continued dialogue between the two nations.