OTTAWA, May 24 (Xinhua) — Canada and Saudi Arabia have decided to restore diplomatic relations and appoint new ambassadors, Global Affairs Canada, which manages the country\’s diplomatic and consular relations, said in a statement on Wednesday.
\”Canada has appointed a new ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jean-Philippe Linteau,\” said the statement, saying the move was based on mutual respect and common interests.
Saudi Arabia\’s foreign ministry made a similar announcement Wednesday.
In 2018, Saudi Arabia expelled the Canadian ambassador after a diplomatic dispute.