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.

Minister Ahmed Hussen and MP Omar Alghabra went to Qatar where they met with that country's minister of state for international cooperation to discuss their role in assisting Syrians{ai:summary}<p>International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen and MP Omar Alghabra visited the Turkey-Syria border, marking the first Canadian delegation since the fall of the Assad regime. Hussen announced $17.25 million in humanitarian aid for clean water, food, and health services. #foreignaffairs</p>

Minister makes first trip to Syrian border area after Assad regime ends

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