Washington, July (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 11 يوليو 2026ء) In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, Ambassador Almoalimi said: "Since diplomatic relations resumed and ambassadors were reappointed in 2023, bilateral relations have continued to gain momentum based on mutual respect and shared interests, supported by both countries' commitment to expanding cooperation."
She added: "Since assuming my post in 2023, I have worked to strengthen this momentum by building close relationships with Canadian government entities, the private sector, and academic institutions. I have witnessed a positive response from Canadian partners, particularly the business community, which has shown growing interest in investment and cooperation opportunities with the Kingdom. Universities have also welcomed the return of Saudi students, offering valuable opportunities for education, training, and scientific research while reflecting the longstanding educational ties between the two countries."
Almoalimi noted that the embassy has played a key role in promoting investment opportunities in the Kingdom by highlighting the factors that have created an attractive investment environment, showcasing the achievements of Saudi Vision 2030 and the prospects it offers. She added that reciprocal official visits by senior officials from both countries have reinforced this momentum and expanded cooperation across the economic, scientific, and technology sectors.
She pointed out that Canada has recently hosted visits by several Saudi ministers, including the ministers of education, industry and mineral resources, investment, and foreign affairs, during which they explored prospects for cooperation in priority sectors.
The Kingdom also welcomed high-level Canadian visits, including those of the minister of international trade, the minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, and the minister of foreign affairs. These engagements culminated in Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit, accompanied by the ministers of finance, national defence, and foreign affairs, reflecting the strong momentum in bilateral relations and the shared desire to broaden cooperation.
The ambassador also noted that as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, the Saudi-Canadian friendship committees in the Shura Council and the Canadian Parliament were officially activated.
On the community and academic fronts, Almoalimi said she visited several Canadian provinces and attended graduation ceremonies for Saudi students to reaffirm the embassy's commitment to supporting Saudi nationals studying in Canada. She added that the embassy has also prioritized strengthening ties with Canadian universities and academic and professional institutions, including the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, to support cooperation in education, training, and professional accreditation.
Ambassador Almoalimi concluded by emphasizing that these combined efforts reflect a new phase in Saudi-Canadian relations built on sustainable partnerships, enhanced scientific and investment exchange, and broader cooperation that serves the interests of both friendly countries while supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and Canada's efforts to diversify its international economic partnerships.
