REUTERS
It is noted that this announcement is consistent with actions taken by the United States and the European Union since October 2015, and reflects Canada's acknowledgment that the government of Belarus has made progress in key areas in recent months, including the release of political prisoners and conducting a presidential election in October 2015, which demonstrated greater adherence to international norms, according to the statement.
As an interim measure while the regulatory process to lift sanctions against Belarus moves forward, Global Affairs Canada will issue export permits for the export to Belarus of goods and technology that are not specifically listed in the Export Control List, the statement said.
