Canada announced on Wednesday its intention to alleviate its financial penalties for Syria and appoint an ambassador in Damascus, in a move that comes at a time when the Syrian transitional authorities are seeking to obtain international support.
The Canadian Special Envoy to Syria, Omar Al -Ghubra, said that “Canada can play an active role in enabling the Syrians to build a universal state that respects all its citizens. We can also help prevent Syria from falling into chaos and instability. ”
The Canada Ambassador to Lebanon will be appointed as an unacceptable ambassador to Syria, and sanctions will be reduced to allow money to be sent through some Syrian banks, including the Central Bank of Syria. The Canadian government also announced a new financing of 84 million dollars for humanitarian aid in response to the crisis in Syria.
