The organization, formerly led by Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa, is now associated with the interim government operating in Syria after the overthrow of the Assad regime. In a statement released by Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, it said the decision is consistent with policy taken by Canada's partners - the United States and the United Kingdom - and is part of a broader effort to promote stability in the Middle East and to combat global terrorist threats. Anand also noted that Canada continues to view organizations such as al-Qaida and ISIS as a direct threat, and is committed to continuing the fight against them, but welcomes the "positive steps taken by the interim government in Syria"."
Author: Dalit Halevi
Published at: 2025-12-06 20:40:26
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