AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Links: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Damascus focused on expanding trade, agricultural cooperation and Iraqi oil exports through the Baniyas route. Syria is also promoting itself as a corridor to the Mediterranean as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz boosts interest in alternatives; Gulfsands is seeking partners for an oil project in Block 26. Trade & Transport: Syria reopened the Nassib crossing with Jordan, restoring passenger travel and commercial freight after diplomatic talks. A Qatari firm has also won a reported $147 million road contract in Syria. Agriculture: Afrin olive production has fallen to 35% of normal levels, with farmers struggling to cover costs. Aviation: ICAO has lifted its longstanding safety warning on Syrian airspace, a step that could support renewed aviation links.
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