AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSanctions & Reconstruction: Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa told Donald Trump that lifting the remaining U.S. sanctions is “crucial” to restart the economy, unlock investment, and improve living standards, with both leaders also discussing regional security and the need to prioritize diplomacy. Central Bank Currency Move: Syria’s central bank extended the deadline for exchanging Syrian currency to end-July, a sign of continued efforts to stabilize payments and liquidity. Floods Hit Eastern Syria Farms: Euphrates flooding after heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey damaged farmland and homes in Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa, disrupting irrigation and drinking-water pumping and forcing families to flee. Energy Trade Signal: Azerbaijan’s SOCAR chief said Azerbaijan will keep expanding gas supplies and noted Syria has recently joined its export list, positioning gas deliveries as a stability factor. Investment Climate Push: A former Jordanian planning minister said Syria needs predictable laws, clear regulations, and “bankable projects” to convert reconstruction interest into real foreign investment. Legal Accountability: A Vienna court began hearing a universal-jurisdiction case against a former Syrian general accused of torture and other abuses from 2011-2013.
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