AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU-Syria Reset: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas met Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani in Damascus, saying Brussels wants to “upgrade” its partnership and mobilize more investment—while stressing Syria must deliver trust, security, rule of law and reforms. Arms & Sanctions Shift: The US removed Syria from the ITAR arms export denial list, meaning future US weapons requests will be reviewed case-by-case, following earlier sanctions easing and plans to reopen the US embassy in Damascus. Syria-EU Funding Signals: Japan lifted partial sanctions on 16 Syrian entities and signaled support for reconstruction, while the EU pledged $707m for Syria and sought deeper ties. Energy Under Pressure: Sabotage hit a key eastern Syria gas pipeline, halting supplies to power plants and worsening the power shortage. Trade Momentum: Syria-China trade nears $670m in 1H 2026, with industrial investment pushing demand for machinery and construction inputs. Regional Security Spillover: Syria and Jordan’s military chiefs discussed defense cooperation after ISIS cell busts near the Golan and Damascus. Humanitarian Risk: UNHCR warned funding cuts could force major reductions for 8.3m displaced people worldwide.
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