Shafaq News/ Canada announced onWednesday plans to appoint an ambassador to Syria and ease its financialsanctions on the country, as the interim government in Damascus seeksinternational support.
In a joint statement, ForeignMinister Mélanie Joly and International Development Minister Ahmed Hussenconfirmed that Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon, Stefanie McCollum, "hasbeen nominated to serve concurrently as non-resident Ambassador to Syria."
"Restoring Canada’s diplomaticpresence in Syria will help promote engagement with regional and internationalactors – including the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, andother diplomatic missions – to support peace and political stabilization in thecountry and beyond," it added.
The statement also affirmed thatsanctions would be eased “to allow funds to be sent through certain banks inthe country, such as Syria’s Central Bank.”
Canada, along with many other globalpowers, had previously imposed strict sanctions to punish the now-oustedgovernment of Bashar Assad.
Meanwhile, Canada’s special envoyfor Syria, Omar Alghabra, highlighted that his country has the potential toplay a significant role in helping Syrians create an inclusive nation thatupholds the rights of all its citizens. “We also can help prevent Syria fromfalling into chaos and instability.”
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