AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq-Lebanon Economic Push: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi met Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam in Baghdad to expand bilateral ties, with talks focused on energy, telecoms, transport and broader regional stability. Energy Exports Beyond Hormuz: Iraq’s cabinet approved steps for a new Akkas gas exploration push with ConocoPhillips and backed a Syria-linked pipeline plan to route oil to the Mediterranean, aiming to cut Hormuz risk. Corruption Crackdown: Courts seized 27 billion dinars in the Saladin oil corruption case tied to detained former Oil Ministry refining undersecretary Adnan Al-Jumaili, following earlier recoveries. Markets Watch: The Iraq Stock Exchange saw a sharp weekly jump, with trading value up about 240% and the ISX60 rising slightly. Arbaeen Readiness: Karbala reviewed security and service plans as pilgrim numbers rise, while the Imam Ali shrine upgraded electronic displays for Arbaeen guidance. Regional Security Talks: Syria’s transitional president said Damascus is working on a security agreement with Israel while stressing it won’t drop its Golan claim. Kurdistan Fuel Crisis: The KRG held talks to resolve fuel shortages and high gasoline prices, citing supply constraints tied to regional conflict.
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