Saudi crown prince congratulates Mark Carney on confirmation as Canada PM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. SPA/ The Canadian Press via AP)
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Mark Carney on Friday, on the occasion of the formation of the new government headed by him and his taking the constitutional oath as Prime Minister of Canada, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The crown prince expressed his best wishes for success and guidance to Carney and for the friendly people of Canada further progress and prosperity, SPA added.

Ex-central banker Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau as Canadian premier, following the latter’s announcement of his resignation in January.