AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSouth Korea–Tajikistan Deal: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon agreed to upgrade ties to a “comprehensive partnership,” with Seoul pointing to cooperation in critical minerals, railways, and digital technology as the two sides signed 17 cooperation documents ahead of the first Korea–Central Asia Summit in Seoul. Regional Summit Push: The summit brings leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to set a shared agenda on trade, supply chains, innovation, and connectivity, with a Seoul Declaration expected to frame future projects. Business Linkages: Tajikistan’s TGEM signaled interest in Kyrgyzstan’s major hydropower and infrastructure projects after talks with Kyrgyz investment officials, citing experience from Rogun HPP and CASA-1000. Energy & Investment Framework: South Korea also signed an investment protection agreement with Turkmenistan, aiming to give legal safeguards for Korean investors across sectors like gas, chemicals and fertilizer—an approach likely to matter for regional dealmaking. Tech & Consumer Services: Apple expanded iCloud+ bundles in 100+ countries by adding Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with some markets also getting “Apple Music Select.”
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