Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Syria Reconnects to Global Financial System via Swift Message to New York Fed
Syria, which has been isolated from the global financial system for years, sent its first message using the international SWIFT system to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
This is seen as a step towards reintegrating Syria into the global economy.
However, no details about the message's content or the reaction from the U.S. were provided.
Syrian central bank sent first Swift message to New York Fed
Message marked Syria's return to international financial system
Governor AbdulKader Husrieh confirmed the development
No further details on the content or purpose of the message
No immediate reaction from the New York Fed or other parties
- Who
- Syrian Central Bank
- What
- Sent first Swift message to New York Fed
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- To the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Why
- To reintegrate into international financial system
- Swift Message
- First sent by Syria to New York Fed
- Recipient
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Sender
- Syrian Central Bank
- Purpose
- Reintegration into global financial system
- Date
- Thursday