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Syrian Presidential Palace: Today, President Sala held a roundtable meeting with representatives of several German companies. During the meeting, companies presented proposals in various economic sectors such as energy, finance, security, digital transformation, etc., in addition to construction, healthcare and logistics services. Memorandums of understanding between Syria and a number of participating companies were also signed at the meeting.

European Council President Costa: Had a "good call" with the Pakistani Prime Minister today to discuss the situation in Iran.

European Council President Costa: The EU is deeply concerned about the continuation of the war with Iran.

European Council President Costa: Today spoke to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and heard his assessment of the war with Iran, as well as the results of the recent consultations between the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey held in Islamabad. The EU is deeply concerned about the continuation of the war and its growing global impact. The EU supports all mediation efforts.

German Chancellor Mertz meets with Syrian President Salad outside the Chancellery in Berlin.

Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Serbian President Vucic to discuss cooperation in the fields of energy, oil and gas, and nuclear energy.

India's infrastructure goods increased by 11.2% year-on-year in February, and durable goods consumption increased by 7.3% year-on-year.

India's fiscal deficit from April to February (last year) was 12.526 trillion rupees, reaching 80.4% of the target for this fiscal year.

India's industrial output increased by 5.2% year-on-year in February, compared with the estimate of 4.2%.

Market news: India purchased LNG for fertilizer plants at a price of US$19.6 per million British thermal units.

Indian government official: Export duties on diesel and aviation kerosene will not apply to refineries in Reliance Industries Special Economic Zone.

Indian government officials: India currently has no plans to send tankers to load crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian government officials: Fertilizers are being imported from Russia and Morocco.

Trader: India's central bank may have sold dollars to curb rupee depreciation.

India’s Deputy Finance Minister: India’s GDP may be impacted through trade channels, and imported inflation is likely to affect consumption and investment.

India's Deputy Finance Minister: The depreciation of the rupee is likely to push up India's import bill, thereby affecting the current account deficit.

India’s Deputy Finance Minister: India is taking immediate corrective and facilitative measures as needed in the context of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Market news: The European Commission adopts a 1.5 billion euro defense industry work plan.

Egyptian President Sisi: I told US President Trump that only he can stop this war.

Indian government officials: Measures are being taken to purchase fertilizers through multiple channels.