AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup & Diplomacy: As the Netherlands open their 2026 campaign against Japan in Dallas, the tournament’s politics and access issues keep spilling over—while separate reporting flags EU “technical talks” with the Taliban in Brussels amid rights-group backlash and tighter Afghan restrictions. Uzbekistan in International Forums: Tashkent is set for the V International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026) on June 16–19, with organizers citing record deal volumes from TIIF-2025 and a packed lineup of states, banks, and investors. Foreign Policy & Trade: Egypt and Uzbekistan held cooperation talks in Cairo, with plans for an Egyptian-Uzbek chamber of commerce, a joint business council, and negotiations toward a preferential free trade agreement. Economy Watch: The World Bank lifted its 2026 Uzbekistan GDP growth forecast to 6.4%, while warning regional risks tied to global conditions and Middle East conflict. Agriculture Cooperation: Malaysia and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen agri-food collaboration, including aquaculture, sustainable irrigation tech, and R&D, with incentives discussed for investment in Uzbekistan’s regions. Security & Justice: Uzbekistan-linked smuggling cases surfaced abroad, including heroin and phone-smuggling arrests at Phuket airport.
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