AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation Upgrade: Somon Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 (737 MAX), the first 737 MAX to enter service in Tajikistan, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, as the airline modernizes its fleet and plans new short- and medium-haul routes to places including London, Beijing and Guangzhou. Telecom Modernization: MegaFon Tajikistan reports 80 technical initiatives in 1H26, including activating 4G/LTE capacity upgrades (47 base stations on LTE frequencies), commissioning new 4G modules, and completing 5G tests with speeds up to 1.1 Gbps, alongside fiber-optic line work. Trade & Investment Ties: Tajikistan and Türkiye discussed expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation, highlighting 2024 turnover of $445.8m and Tajikistan’s interest in joint industrial projects in textiles, agri-processing, building materials and pharmaceuticals. Human Capital for Growth: Tajikistan and the IMF explored human capital development and stronger economic cooperation, including training for macroeconomic analysis, trade and investment policy, AI and the digital economy. Regional Business Context: Uzbekistan’s trade and business links with China keep expanding, with China the top trade partner in 1H26 and Chinese arrivals boosting tourism—an indicator of where regional demand is moving.
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