Jean-Philippe Linteau, Canada’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Yemen, stressed that his country looks forward to strengthening a comprehensive partnership with Saudi Arabia, with the aim to promote regional peace and security, and economic cooperation. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Linteau said that he was pleased with the development of the Saudi-Canadian relations, noting that since 2023, the two countries have officially restored full diplomatic ties.