Canada Removes Syria from Its List of Foreign State Supporters of Terrorism

ARK News.. The Canadian government announced that it has removed Syria from its list of foreign states that support terrorism.

In an official statement, the government said: “These measures align with recent decisions taken by our allies, including the United States and the United Kingdom.”

Ottawa noted that the decision reflects the Syrian transitional government’s efforts to strengthen stability, build a secure and inclusive future for its citizens, and work alongside international partners to enhance regional stability and combat terrorism.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said that, following a comprehensive review conducted jointly with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, the government reached its decision regarding Syria.

According to Anand, delisting Syria from Canada’s “State Supporters of Terrorism” designation was carried out in accordance with the State Immunity Act.

The government statement clarified that Canada continues to impose sanctions on 56 entities and 225 Syrian individuals under its Special Economic Measures Regulations on Syria, noting that these sanctions target senior members of the former regime, their relatives, and close associates.

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