AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoDamascus International Fair: Syria’s 63rd Damascus International Fair opened under “Syria Shines Again,” with about 1,000 companies from 60 countries and a shift toward B2B/B2G deal-making in the first three days, as officials frame it as a sign of renewed economic engagement. Global Finance Reconnects: Visa and Mastercard processed Syria’s first international card payments in more than 15 years after the U.S. removed Syria from its State Sponsor of Terrorism list, with the central bank saying services are starting but not yet nationwide. Regional Diplomacy for Trade: Syria and Libya agreed to reopen Syria’s Tripoli embassy after 14 years and reactivate a joint higher committee, aiming to boost economic, investment and trade ties alongside consular and security cooperation. Cross-Border Infrastructure: Türkiye and Syria completed a floating bridge over the Euphrates in Deir ez-Zor to ease transport after flooding damage, signaling continued normalization and practical connectivity. Local Economy Pressure: Qamishlo faces long queues and bread shortages as bakeries close due to flour allocation delays and new currency transaction requirements, pushing residents toward pricier tourist bakeries. Business Risk Watch: A BBC/EBU investigation highlights a large WhatsApp-linked cash-transfer network used for cross-border payments, including links to Syria and alleged extremist financing—raising compliance and reputational concerns for regional financial flows.
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