Canada Invites Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Attend G7 Summit
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has formally extended an invitation to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to attend the upcoming G7 summit, as reported by Global News and confirmed by Bloomberg.
The Group of Seven (G7) summit is scheduled to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, from Sunday, June 15, bringing together leaders from the world’s most advanced economies for three days of high-level talks.
According to Global News, the invitation to the Crown Prince reflects Saudi Arabia’s pivotal diplomatic influence in the Middle East, particularly its active role in promoting peace efforts in conflict zones such as Gaza and Ukraine. The Kingdom has supported international initiatives to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, where Israel continues military operations against Hamas, resulting in a severe humanitarian crisis. Riyadh has also hosted dialogues involving the United States and other stakeholders on finding a political resolution to the war in Ukraine.
Bloomberg emphasized that the Kingdom’s strategic global importance—particularly its central role in two of the most pressing international conflicts—makes its participation in the summit highly relevant. In addition, Saudi Arabia’s oil production remains a cornerstone of global energy stability, further enhancing its significance to the G7 economies.
The invitation also reflects growing interest in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a comprehensive national transformation plan aimed at diversifying the Kingdom’s economy beyond oil. The initiative has positioned Saudi Arabia as a rising global investment hub, especially in emerging sectors such as technology and tourism—areas in which Canada is keen to explore partnerships, according to Bloomberg.
As reported by The Economic Times, diplomatic observers view the invitation as a signal of increasing recognition of Saudi Arabia’s constructive role in addressing global challenges, and expect the G7 summit to acknowledge the Kingdom as an indispensable actor amid today’s geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
With the invitation extended, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s potential attendance would mark a significant step in strengthening Saudi-Canadian relations and further embed the Kingdom’s voice in shaping the global agenda.
