Amendment to Appendix 2 to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Syria

International Sanctions

The Federal Department of Economic Affairs amended Appendix 2 to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Syria on 3 October. In doing so, Switzerland adopts a corresponding European Union resolution. In Appendix 2, 2 natural persons were added to List A and 6 companies and organisations were added to List B. The amendment came into force on 4 October 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.