AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAlphabet Reform: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law changing four Uzbek Latin-script letters to simplify digital use. Textbooks will shift gradually from 2027, with the transition across all grades due by 2031; existing documents and currency remain valid. U.S. Ties: Uzbekistan joined the Artemis Accords as the 77th signatory, adding space cooperation to a growing partnership with Washington. During Marco Rubio’s visit, the two sides announced 54 agreements worth $12 billion, while Central Asian and U.S. officials outlined a shared agenda at the C5+1 meeting. Regional Diplomacy: Uzbekistan took over the chairmanship of the SCO Heads of Government Council and reiterated that lasting regional stability depends on Afghanistan’s gradual integration. Education Policy: New rules require annual psychological assessments for children, students and educators, starting in kindergartens and schools in 2026–27 and extending to universities the following year. Children’s Health: Samarkand is hosting an international summit on children’s well-being and a pediatric oncology congress, bringing officials and specialists together to discuss care, education and social protection.
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