AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJordan-Syria diplomacy: Jordan’s FM Ayman Safadi met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus, pushing a practical Jordanian-Syrian-US roadmap to calm Suwayda and convert past agreements into steps on trade, investment, transport, customs, water and energy. Regional security and energy risk: Iran said it expanded a no-go zone around the Strait of Hormuz and attacked vessels as oil prices jumped, while the US destroyed Iranian oil tankers—raising new pressure on shipping that matters for Syria’s wider import costs. US policy shift on Syria: The US removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, signaling a potential opening for foreign finance and reconstruction-linked deals as sanctions and the Caesar Act are set to be unwound. Digital access for Syrians: Microsoft Store access appears to be gradually returning in Syria without VPNs, though availability still varies by user and provider. Business calendar: Syria’s trade push continues as Jordan and Syria plan October coordination talks, while regional connectivity remains the theme across energy and commerce.
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