AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUzbekistan–Afghanistan Trade: Tashkent says it will buy 100,000 tonnes of Afghan cotton and expand fertiliser, seeds, and Trans-Afghan rail cooperation after a high-level visit to Kabul by Deputy PM Jamshid Khojaev. Defense Modernization: Uzbekistan unveiled new domestically developed combat systems, including Arslon armored personnel carriers, a Tofon 155mm self-propelled howitzer, and an upgraded T-64 tank. Energy & Security: Central Asia is rethinking energy security after 2026 disruptions exposed how dependent export routes and fuel supplies remain on external shocks. Agriculture Standards: Better Cotton signed an MoU with Uzbekistan’s technical regulation agency to strengthen cotton standards and field-level practice. Regional Diplomacy: Uzbekistan’s ties with Russia remain in focus as Moscow moves to review military-technical cooperation with Central Asian partners. UNESCO & Heritage: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites, including modernist architecture in Tashkent and other 20th-century landmarks across the region. Governance & Business Climate: Uzbekistan launched a tax-free crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, linking licensed mining to state licensing and bank-based settlement rules.
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