British authorities lift restrictions on the Syrian Ministries of Defense and Interior
In a significant development, the British government announced on Thursday, 24th April 2025, the lifting of sanctions against several Syrian entities. The decision, which comes months after the asset freeze on the Central Bank of Syria and 23 financial and oil institutions was lifted, was made regarding Syria.
The UK Treasury posted a list of 12 Syrian entities on its official website, including the General Intelligence Directorate and several other security agencies, that have had their sanctions lifted. The announcement does not provide a detailed explanation for the lifting of sanctions.
The UK government announced the release of assets belonging to the Syrian Ministries of Defense and Interior, as well as several intelligence agencies. However, there is no information in the search results about a British Finance Minister who made a decision to lift sanctions against the Syrian government.
Interestingly, the announcement does not mention Bashar al-Assad by name, though the General Intelligence Directorate and several other security agencies are known to be under his control.
This move follows a series of diplomatic efforts by the UK government to engage with the Syrian government and contribute to the ongoing peace process in the war-torn country. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the political and economic landscape of Syria.
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