AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIraq-EU Trade Talks: Iraq’s Ministry of Trade met EU representatives to map out trade and investment cooperation, boost access for Iraqi goods to European markets, and support the private sector. Iraq-Armenia Business Council: Iraq and Armenia agreed to form a joint business council in Baghdad, with plans for trade delegations, joint investment forums, and simplified procedures for companies. Iraq-Egypt Freight & Expo: Iraq and Egypt discussed easing land freight procedures to cut transport costs, and the idea of a “Made in Egypt” exhibition in Baghdad to help Egyptian firms sell into Iraq. Farmers-to-Markets Platform: Iraq’s Agriculture Ministry is studying a digital platform to connect farmers directly with buyers, publish real-time prices, and use secure payments and delivery guarantees. Oil Sector Digital Upgrade: Iraq’s gas filling company in Baghdad launched cybersecurity and tech operations centres plus an electronic system to track liquid gas movements in real time. Decent Work Programme: Iraq signed a four-year “Decent Work” programme (2026-2029) with unions, industry and the ILO, targeting jobs, skills, workers’ rights and social protection. Anti-Corruption Push: Iraq’s parliament backed the government’s anti-corruption drive, saying no suspects should be protected from prosecution. Textbook Shortages: Iraqi schools are facing textbook shortages with less than two weeks to the new school year, as printing contracts and funding lag behind plans.
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