AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: At the Awaza summit, Uzbekistan backed deeper Central Asian cooperation with Azerbaijan, focusing on transport links, industry and energy. The leaders endorsed East–West and North–South corridors; Uzbekistan is also set to chair the CIS in 2027. Uzbek-Turkmen Ties: Tashkent and Ashgabat agreed to establish a high-level Strategic Partnership Council, while President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov discussed closer cooperation. Government Changes: Erkinjon Turdimov was appointed Uzbekistan’s first deputy prime minister and minister of education and science. Economic Watch: Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign-currency reserves fell $5.54 billion in September to $66.58 billion, largely reflecting a decline in the valuation of gold holdings; the physical volume of gold increased. Consular Support: Uzbekistan helped return a 17-year-old from Türkiye after she reported abuse, forced labor and attempts to force her into marriage. The girl is receiving safety, legal and psychological support.
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