Switzerland Lifts Economic Sanctions to Aid Syria's Recovery
- Switzerland will lift several economic sanctions imposed on Syria, including those against its central bank, as announced by Switzerland's governing Federal Council.
- The government said it is lifting restrictions on specific financial services, trade in precious metals, and luxury goods to aid Syria's recovery.
- This decision aims to promote Syria's economic recovery and support a peaceful political transition.
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Syria’s Central Bank Chief Welcomes Swiss Sanctions Lift as Milestone for Economic Reopening - The Syrian Observer
The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Husariya, welcomed Switzerland’s decision to lift sanctions on the bank, hailing the move as “an important development” toward restoring Syria’s international financial ties and stabilizing the country’s fragile economy. In a statement posted on Facebook on Saturday, Husariya said the bank considers the decision “a significant step that supports Syria’s economic recovery and expands prospects…
Switzerland Lifts Economic Sanctions to Aid Syria's Recovery
Switzerland announced the lifting of economic sanctions on Syria to support the nation's economic recovery and political transition. Restrictions on financial services, precious metals, and luxury goods exports are being removed. Sanctions targeting individuals connected to the former regime will remain in effect.
Syria welcomes Swiss Federal Council decision to lift economic sanctions
Damascus,SANA-The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed the Swiss Federal Council's decision, issued on June 20, 2025, to lift economic sanctions imposed on Syria, considering it a positive step in the interest of the Syrian people and contributing to supporting reconstruction efforts and economic recovery.
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