Minister Makes First Trip to Syrian Border Area After Assad Regime Ends

Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen speaks at a news conference in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Oct. 9, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen and MP Omar Alghabra have made the first Canadian delegation visit to the border region of Turkey and Syria since the fall of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria.

During the visit, Hussen announced $17.25 million in funding for humanitarian assistance including clean water and food, protection services, sanitation and health services.