AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAgribusiness Push: Tajikistan is stepping up food production with vegetables now grown on 174.6 hectares (tomatoes 78.2 ha, cucumbers 41 ha) and over 1,000 greenhouses operating nationwide, helping farmers harvest more than 3,000 tons since the start of the year. Banking & Trade Finance: Dushanbe and China discussed expanding financial cooperation, including easier settlement of trade payments and possible Chinese bank branches in Tajikistan, as bilateral trade with China rose to $964m in Jan–May 2025–up nearly 30% y/y. SCO Security Cooperation: Tajikistan urged expanded SCO joint drills and deeper information sharing on counterterrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and digital threats, with ministers meeting in Bishkek. Industrial Linkages with India: Tajikistan and India explored joint assembly of cars and electric vehicles, plus localization of hydropower and electrical equipment manufacturing and machine tools. Energy Connectivity with Pakistan: Pakistan and Tajikistan agreed to finalize CASA-1000 terms and set a three-year roadmap to lift bilateral trade to $200m, with a joint working group to meet in Istanbul. Digital Investing: Megafon Tajikistan added a share-investment function to its Megafon Life app in partnership with Broker.tj, charging a 0.3% commission. Regional Growth Outlook: EBRD forecasts Central Asia (including Tajikistan) will keep growing, with Uzbekistan projected at 6.5% in 2026, while risks include Middle East-driven energy and supply shocks.
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