AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUzbekistan’s Diplomacy Reset: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev dismissed Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nazarov to Belarus for an “indifferent attitude” toward attracting investment and boosting foreign trade, as the presidential administration reviews diplomatic missions’ economic diplomacy and export work. Renewables Push: A new report highlights Uzbekistan’s rapid shift toward renewables—solar now drives more than half of installed capacity as the country scales past 10,000 MW and targets 50% renewable electricity by 2030. Civil Society Under Pressure: A CIVICUS Monitor briefing says Uzbekistan’s freedoms of expression, association, and assembly remain tightly controlled, citing ongoing repression and the fallout from the 2022 Karakalpakstan unrest. Energy-Water Risk: The ICMM warns water scarcity is already constraining mining expansion and could slow the energy transition. Digital Finance Recognition: Uzum was named among the world’s top fintech companies (Neobanking) by CNBC and Statista, reflecting Uzbekistan’s growing digital payments and financial services ecosystem. International Mobility: Uzbekistan’s ties also show up in regional logistics—e-Permit systems are expanding across borders, with Uzbekistan already among countries using Azerbaijan’s platform.
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