Amendment to Appendix 2 to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Syria

International Sanctions

The Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA) amended Appendix 2 to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Syria on 16 August 2011. In doing so, Switzerland adopts a corresponding resolution of the European Union. In Appendix 2, 12 natural persons (List A) and 4 companies and organizations (new List B) were added. The amendment came into force on 18 August 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.