AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Government: Uzbekistan and South Korea held a public administration cooperation forum in Tashkent focused on AI in government services, disaster management tech, civil service capacity, cybersecurity, IT outsourcing, and digital education. Energy & Investment: Uzbekistan is stepping up efforts to attract major European and US energy firms into its gas sector via production-sharing deals, after BP’s recent entry, as demand rises and aging fields decline. Water Infrastructure PPP: Saudi water firm Miahona signed a 25-year PPP worth about $105m with Uzbekistan’s national water utility for upgrading and operating the Zomin Water Treatment Plant in Jizzakh, with operations expected to start in Q1 2027. Regional Resilience: Kyrgyzstan will host a RESILAND CA+ dialogue on June 24-26 to coordinate policies and digital tools to cut mudflow and flood risks across Central Asia with World Bank support. Trade & Diplomacy: Türkiye completed domestic approval for an Organization of Turkic States digital economy partnership agreement, aiming to reduce barriers to e-commerce and cross-border data-based activity. World Cup Spotlight (Uzbek angle): Portugal and Uzbekistan meet in Group K as Portugal seek a rebound after a draw, while Uzbekistan look to keep knockout hopes alive.
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