AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Security: Syria’s state grain agency says the 2026 wheat harvest delivered 2.7 million tonnes, topping the 2.55 million tonnes needed, meaning no imports are planned this season—an important step after years of shortages and reliance on aid. Trade & Industry: Syria is pushing higher-value exports, with officials pointing to olive oil, cumin, anise, citrus, summer produce, and Aleppo pistachios, while highlighting Iraq, Jordan, and Gulf markets as key buyers. Justice & Compliance: Syria’s Justice Ministry formed a committee to coordinate with Interpol to pursue extradition of former regime figures abroad and to recover funds allegedly transferred overseas. Regional Security & Logistics: A report says Iran is seeking “de facto control” over Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, pushing Gulf states toward alternative export routes—an issue that could reshape shipping costs and flows affecting the wider region’s trade. Migration Pressure: New IOM data show deaths rising sharply on Mediterranean routes in early 2026 even as arrivals fell, underscoring worsening journey risk.
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