AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Visa Policy: The U.S. has made its visa bond program permanent, letting consular officers require refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 tourist and business visas from 50 countries, including Tajikistan (and Kyrgyzstan). The rule takes effect after publication in the Federal Register on Monday. Central Asia Diplomacy: Central Asian states and South Korea met in Astana to align agendas for an upcoming summit and expand cooperation across priority sectors. Energy & Trade: Tajikistan–China talks in Dushanbe focused on expanding petroleum product imports from China, including logistics and which local firms would be authorized to import. Regional Connectivity: Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan signed a trilateral deal to create a road transport corridor to boost cross-border freight and trade. Regional Integration: Presidents from Central Asia and Azerbaijan met in Cholpon-Ata, adopting a declaration on trade, transport, logistics, and strategic partnership; Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan backed Kyrgyzstan’s push for a single tourist visa. Tourism Investment: Kyrgyzstan inaugurated the Baku Resort & Spa on Issyk-Kul, a five-star project tied to Azerbaijani investment and aimed at jobs and year-round business tourism.
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