AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade and Investment: Iraq’s prime minister visited Damascus on Wednesday to deepen economic ties, with Syria promoting its role as a corridor linking Iraq’s Faw Port to Mediterranean markets and reviving plans for oil pipelines. Baghdad and Amman have also signed nine cooperation agreements and are advancing a proposed Iraq-Jordan free-trade zone. Shipping Costs: Maersk plans a $2,000 surcharge per container on qualifying contract cargo to Iraq and four other Gulf destinations, effective Nov. 9 for most origins and Nov. 27 for specified regulated markets. Investment Climate: Iraq’s federal court has voided Baath-era restrictions on foreign ownership, while the government plans to begin expanding the Development Road project in 2027. Regional Business: Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani told a Turkish business delegation the region is ready to facilitate trade and new investment.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
