From 1946 to 1958, Switzerland's diplomatic representation in Damascus consisted of a chancery, which was later replaced by a consulate general.

"[2] On 18 August 2011, the Syrian ambassador to Bern was summoned for consultations against the backdrop of escalating violence.

[1] On 8 March 2022, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad received the credentials of the non-resident Swiss chargé d'affaires.

[5] After Bashar al-Assad's fall in December 2024, Switzerland suspended all asylum proceedings for Syrians.

The Swiss federal government closely monitors the situation in Syria and called on all parties to work towards peace.