Coverage of international sanctions news and their impact on countries and economies.
The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority welcomed today, Friday, the decision of the U.S. Department of Commerce to ease restrictions on exporting civilian products to Syria, considering that this step opens the door for the arrival of modern technology and spare parts necessary for the development of the aviation sector.
Syrian Finance Minister, Mohammad Yaser Barnieh, described the recent American steps towards Syria as "two missions", expecting that "these measures will have positive effects on the financial and banking sector and on the Syrian industry".
The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Al-Hosriya, described the U.S. Treasury Department's decision to lift sanctions on Syria and the U.S. Commerce Department's decision to ease export restrictions as "directly contributing to supporting the efforts of reform
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today, Monday, the removal of sanctions regulations imposed on Syria from the federal code, noting that the decision will take effect starting tomorrow.
The French Press Agency confirms Al-Shara's participation next month in the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, where he will deliver a speech before the international community.
The Syrian American Coalition urged Congress to fully lift the sanctions imposed on Syria, considering that they hinder the Syrian people from obtaining their basic rights.
The security forces of the Giza Security Directorate arrest content creator Nourhan Hafzi, following reports accusing her of posting videos "contrary to public morals."
Reuters reported from an informed source that Canada will decide today, Friday, to cancel many countervailing duties on American goods in a goodwill gesture aimed at resuming stalled trade talks.
Britain imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of supporting Russia to evade Western sanctions through a currency linked to the ruble.
President Ahmad Al-Shar' receives in Damascus a delegation of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
أحالت جهات التحقيق المصرية أربعة مسؤولين سابقين وحاليين في وزارة التجارة والصناعة إلى المحاكمة، بعد توجيه اتهامات لهم بالتزوير والاحتيال
The European Union calls on the Syrian government to implement the recommendations of the international commission of inquiry regarding the March events in the Syrian coast.