AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAir Connectivity: SUNDAIR launched the first nonstop Berlin–Damascus flights since 2011, with twice-weekly service starting Aug. 15 under a new Germany–Syria air deal; Trade & Investment: Syria and Turkey discussed port operations and free-zone development in Mersin, aiming to attract investors and boost bilateral trade; Finance & Compliance: Nigeria’s SEC ordered capital market firms to suspend dealings tied to North Korea and Iran, tightening correspondent banking and transaction rules; Regional Security: Turkey’s ambassador to Damascus said key threats along the Turkish-Syrian border—smuggling, drugs, uncontrolled migration and terrorism—“suddenly disappeared” after Syria’s new administration took office; Energy Routes: A report says Iran is seeking “de facto control” over Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, pushing Washington and Gulf states toward alternative export routes via refineries and overland pipelines.
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