AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Connectivity: Uzbekistan will host the 2nd Termez Dialogue on Connectivity (June 4–6), bringing together officials, international organizations and experts to discuss regional connectivity, security, climate change and cooperation with Afghanistan, with a joint declaration expected at the end. Bilateral Trade: Qatar and Uzbekistan chambers met in Tashkent to activate the Qatari-Uzbek Joint Business Council, map priority sectors, and explore deals including in the halal industry, noting bilateral trade remains below ambitions. Culture Policy: Uzbekistan expanded tax incentives for the culture and arts sector, exempting eligible organizations from multiple taxes and reimbursing up to 20% of regional concert/event costs from July, alongside free vouchers for selected groups. Sports Diplomacy/Prep: Canada beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in an Edmonton World Cup tune-up as Jonathan Osorio and Jayden Nelson scored; separately, Bahrain named a 27-player squad for a Georgia/Türkiye training camp ahead of the Gulf Cup and AFC Asian Cup 2027. Environment Governance: At the GEF Council meeting in Samarkand, officials stressed that global environmental governance can’t afford fragmentation, calling for simpler, more integrated processes across major multilateral environmental agreements.
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