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Norway's Wealth Fund Reinvests in Syria, Bans Iran Bonds

4/15/2026

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Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund lifts its ban on investments in Syrian government bonds, signaling Syria's re-entry into global finance after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Norway will prohibit investments in Iranian government bonds.
The decision supports Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's efforts to rebuild the economy and state institutions post-war.
The Norwegian wealth fund has no current fixed-income holdings in the Middle East, and the move could influence global investment trends.

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Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund lifts its ban on investments in Syrian government bonds, signaling Syria's re-entry into global finance after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Norway will prohibit investments in Iranian government bonds.
The decision supports Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's efforts to rebuild the economy and state institutions post-war.
The Norwegian wealth fund has no current fixed-income holdings in the Middle East, and the move could influence global investment trends.