AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Diplomacy: India will formally launch its 2028-29 UN Security Council campaign next week in New York, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to meet UN chief Antonio Guterres; the election in June next year pits India against Tajikistan for the Asia-Pacific Group seat. Tajikistan Business & Industry: A new flour mill in Sughd’s Bobojon Ghafurov district (200 tonnes/day) was commissioned, aiming to cut import dependence; Tajikistan also reported strong Q1 2026 flour output growth. Energy & Power: EU-Tajikistan talks put electricity losses back in focus, with plans for concessional financing and efficiency upgrades to protect hydropower-linked supply. Regional Investment Climate: A report says institutional investors’ interest in Central Asia and the Caucasus remains strong and is becoming a steady part of portfolios. Trade & Logistics: Uzbekistan is pushing new logistics and “dry port” projects, raising the question of whether it can challenge Kazakhstan’s transit role. Crypto Enforcement: Uzbekistan opened a case over illegal crypto trading worth UZS 2.8 billion, underscoring tighter oversight of digital-asset exchanges. Fertilizer Markets: WTO data links Persian Gulf conflict disruptions to urea and phosphate trade shocks, with knock-on risks for food prices.
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