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We continue to engage diplomatically and politically with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We have respect for their importance in the world and recognise that they have made progress on a number of important issues. But we will, at the same time, continue to speak clearly and firmly on issues of human rights, at home and abroad, wherever we see the need.
We have always had a positive and constructive relationship with countries around the world while, at the same time, always making sure we're bringing up human rights concerns, because Canadians expect that, and indeed, people around the world expect that leadership from Canada. We will continue. We will do so in a constructive and polite way. But we will also remain firm on standing up for human rights everywhere around the world.
