AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSCO Summit in Bishkek: Leaders adopted the Bishkek Declaration, pushing deeper cooperation on security, trade and technology while backing a more “just multipolar world order” and calling for responsible AI use. Afghanistan & counter-terror: The declaration stresses the need for an inclusive Afghan government and warns against using terrorism as a “strategic asset,” with Modi urging dismantling the full “terror ecosystem.” Tajikistan-Russia security: Putin told Tajik President Emomali Rahmon Moscow stays in “close contact” over Afghanistan security, while trade turnover rose 25% last year and more deals are in national currencies. US eyes Tajik antimony: Washington highlighted interest in Tajikistan’s antimony as China tightens exports; Rahmon met US envoy Sergio Gor and Senator Steve Daines to discuss investment in critical minerals. Energy infrastructure: Rogun’s hydropower project hit 1,155m elevation, supporting further reservoir filling and boosting generation capacity as construction advances. Digital payments: VTB launched QR code payments in Indonesia and the Philippines, extending its growing cross-border payments footprint that already includes Tajikistan. AI governance: Tajikistan-backed UN action will mark 31 August as an International Day for safe, secure and trustworthy AI starting in 2027.
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