LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Syria to Reconnect to Global Economy After 14 Years of Isolation
Country to rejoin SWIFT system amid efforts to rebuild economy
09 June 2025 · 10:52 UTC

The move follows the ousting of former leader Bashar al-Assad and the establishment of a transitional government.
Rejoining SWIFT will facilitate international trade and financial transactions, aiding Syria's efforts to rebuild its devastated economy and attract foreign investment.