Syrian Post Explained

Syrian Post Cooperation
Trade Name:Syrian Post
Native Name:المؤسسة السورية للبريد
Native Name Lang:ar
Foundation:1975
Location Country:Syria
Location:Damascus
Area Served:Worldwide
Industry:Postal services, courier
Services:Letter post, parcel service, EMS, delivery, Financial services
Owner:Government of Syria

Syrian Post (Arabic: المؤسسة السورية للبريد) is the company responsible for postal service in Syria and was established by virtue of the organizational decree No. 1936 dated 1975-07-10. The company is legally incorporated as a cooperative.[1]

Universal Postal Union

Syria joined the Universal Postal Union on May 15, 1946[2]

History

See main article: Postage stamps and postal history of Syria. French, Egyptian and Ottoman stamps have been used in Syria prior to it becoming an independent state.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Who we are. www.syrianpost.gov.sy.
  2. Web site: Member Countries. www.upu.int.