AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUzbekistan–Russia Nuclear Deal: Uzbekistan’s presidential update on the new nuclear plant project notably omitted Rosatom and instead floated a new consortium to oversee construction, signaling a shift in trust and control. Macroeconomics: Headline inflation in Uzbekistan eased to 6.2% y/y in August (from 6.4% in July), with food and transport driving most of the monthly rise. Digital Payments & Diplomacy: At the IPU conference in Samarkand, Indian MP Raghav Chadha pushed a “digital future” theme, highlighting the India–Uzbekistan UPI–UZQR interoperability deal as a model for access and rights. Regional Security & Aviation: Reports say Russian airports suspended operations nearly 1,000 times in August due to Ukrainian drone attacks; Uzbekistan Airways also faced Moscow route disruptions tied to Russian airspace restrictions. International Cooperation: China’s public security minister met Uzbekistan’s interior minister in Beijing, focusing on anti-fraud, online gambling, drug control, and border security. Business & Investment: UzNIF said it plans to take six state-owned companies public over the next three years, citing governance changes and energy tariff reforms.
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