Skip to Content 'We barely scratched the potential of the relationship,' said Carney. 'Today is part of the next phase of building out' Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his official visit at Al-Salam Royal Palace in Jeddah on July 9, 2026. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA — As the military band of the Saudi royal household belted out a rendition of Canada’s national anthem, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was thrilled.