diff --git a/deluge/core/torrent.py b/deluge/core/torrent.py
index 9139cf972..00e66f662 100644
--- a/deluge/core/torrent.py
+++ b/deluge/core/torrent.py
@@ -237,7 +237,6 @@ class Torrent(object):
         self.rpcserver = component.get('RPCServer')
 
         self.handle = handle
-        self.handle.resolve_countries(True)
 
         self.magnet = magnet
         self.status = self.handle.status()