OTTAWA- Canada said Monday it is “seriously concerned” about reports that its ambassador to Riyadh is being expelled by Saudi Arabia.
The kingdom announced earlier it had declared the Canadian ambassador persona non grata and given him 24 hours to leave the country following Ottawa’s vigorous demands for the release of jailed activists.
“We are seriously concerned by these media reports and are seeking greater clarity on the recent statement from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Marie-Pier Baril, a Canadian foreign ministry spokeswoman. (AFP)
