Canada and Saudi Arabia restore diplomatic ties after human rights dispute.

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Canada and Saudi Arabia restore diplomatic ties after human rights dispute.
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Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic relations after a five-year rift sparked by human rights concerns. The decision was reached following discussions between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in November 2021. The normalization of relations is the latest in Saudi Arabia's apparent steps to pursue diplomatic stability, fostering a growth environment for its plans to further diversify its more-than-$1 trillion economy away from historical reliance on fossil fuels.

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