In 1941, Syria became an independent country and was recognized by Switzerland four years later. From 1946 to 1958, Switzerland's diplomatic representation in Damascus consisted of a chancery, which was later replaced by a consulate general. Finally, in 1962, this was elevated to the status of a full embassy.[1] In September 2005, the Swiss ambassador Jaques de Watteville described his country's relations with Syria as "very good relations."[2] On 18 August 2011, the Syrian ambassador to Bern was summoned for consultations against the backdrop of escalating violence.[3] As a result of the Syrian conflict, the Swiss embassy was closed in 2012.[1] On 8 March 2022, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad received the credentials of the non-resident Swiss chargé d'affaires.[4]
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On 3 March 2023, the Swiss Federal Council announced the easing of sanctions on Syria.[5]
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- ^ a b "Bilaterale Beziehungen Schweiz–Syrien". www.eda.admin.ch.
- ^ swissinfo.ch, S. W. I. (15 November 2005). ""لدينا علاقات جيدة للغاية مع سوريا"".
- ^ "The FDFA recalls the Swiss Ambassador in Syria to Bern for consultations". www.admin.ch.
- ^ "موقع وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين- الجمهورية العربية السورية". mofaex.gov.sy.
- ^ swissinfo.ch, S. W. I. (3 March 2023). "Switzerland eases Syria sanctions to help humanitarian aid".
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