AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Security: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed a regional UN counterterrorism office in Uzbekistan at the Aqaba Process summit in Astana, where leaders discussed using AI against terrorism and extremism. The office would help countries share alerts on terrorist content, track financing and train specialists. Afghanistan Policy: Uzbekistan joined Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in Bishkek to discuss security and practical cooperation with Afghanistan, including trade, transport and humanitarian projects. Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan Ties: Mirziyoyev’s Astana visit included talks on aligning the neighbors’ strategic agendas; Kazakhstan also ratified an agreement to open customs service offices in Uzbekistan and vice versa. Public Finances: Uzbekistan’s external debt reached $88 billion in 2025, up 24.7%, according to a World Bank report. The government is also preparing international listings for five state-owned companies in 2027–28.
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