Amendment to the Appendices to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Syria

The Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA) amended Appendix 2 to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Syria on 24 May 2011. In doing so, Switzerland adopts the corresponding resolution of the European Union. In Appendix 2, 10 natural persons were added and various entries were updated. The amendment came into force on 25 May 2011. The Appendix to the Ordinance is available for consultation on the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs website.

In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance on sanctions against Syria, financial intermediaries are requested to report relevant business relationships to SECO and to block the associated assets.