AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPower Sector: Energy Minister Joe Saddi says Lebanon’s power plants cover only about a third of demand, leaving households reliant on private generators. He is boycotting Cabinet sessions until the government acts on electricity, but told President Joseph Aoun he remains committed to his ministerial duties. Agriculture: Lebanon and Spain are pursuing cooperation on irrigation upgrades, water reuse and agricultural insurance, with Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani visiting Madrid for the Fruit Attraction trade fair. Trade Links: Lebanon has expressed interest in joining the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, whose French envoy says multiple routes could make trade more resilient; existing members may consider expanding the network at a ministerial meeting later this year. Food Security: FAO is urging urgent investment in seeds, livestock and water to protect food production and livelihoods across the Near East and North Africa as conflict and economic shocks deepen hunger.
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