AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOIC Diplomacy: Baghdad opened the 52nd OIC foreign ministers’ meeting, with Iraq taking the council’s rotating chairmanship. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi called for Palestinian rights and proposed linking member states’ energy grids, transport networks and digital trade systems. Economic Strain: Iraq says the regional war has cost it about $60 billion, disrupting oil exports. A government adviser says the country imports 95% of its market needs, excluding ration-system grains, and urged support for local producers. The IMF pledged firm financial and policy support. Trade Routes: Iraq has resumed commercial Gulf shipping after more than 50 years, with a first voyage from Jebel Ali to Umm Qasr. Water Cooperation: Czech officials are seeking agreements with Iraqi ministries on water management, air quality and climate change, including irrigation and water-harvesting projects.
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