AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Security: Jordan says it intercepted and shot down 20 missiles launched from Iran toward Azraq, with no casualties or damage reported. Energy & Trade: Iran’s move to close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping is raising fears of major oil-market disruption. IMF Financing: The IMF approved Jordan’s fifth EFF review and second RSF review, unlocking $188m to back reforms and stability amid regional turmoil. Water Infrastructure: Jordan and Germany signed an agreement to advance the National Water Carrier Project, including a €127m package via grants and a debt-swap. Humanitarian Aid (Lebanon): Jordan dispatched its eighth 19-truck aid convoy to Lebanon, including medicines for hospitals, with transit facilitated through Syria. Diplomacy/Palestine: Foreign ministers from Jordan and several Arab and Islamic states condemned escalating Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank, urging accountability and an end to illegal measures. Local Governance: Greater Amman Municipality ratified multiple agreements, including support for children of sanitation workers and steps to improve traffic-violation collection services. Economy/Markets: The Central Bank of Jordan kept its key interest rate unchanged at 5.75%, citing stable monetary indicators. Business & Finance: Jordan Ahli Bank signed a confirming bank agreement with the EBRD to strengthen trade finance for SMEs.
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