Canada urges Qatar to fight terror financing

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed “concern about the funding of terrorism” to the emir of Qatar on Wednesday, calling for dialogue to end Doha’s row with Arab states.

In a telephone call with Shaikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, “the prime minister raised Canada’s concern with the funding of terrorism and extremism, wherever it takes place,” according to a statement.

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt moved earlier this month to isolate Qatar, accusing the Gulf state of assisting extremist groups.

Trudeau “emphasised the value of maintaining an open dialogue among disputing parties,” his office said.

“The leaders further discussed the need to de-escalate current tensions, limit the impact on affected families in the region, and continue to address the root causes of terrorism.”