AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSCO Security Push: Russia’s Sergei Shoigu told SCO security chiefs in Bishkek that Moscow is building a “full-fledged partnership” with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, while warning against any new third-country military presence and stressing rising terror and drug risks. Water Stress Watch: New data ranks Central Asia among the world’s highest water consumers per person, with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan near the top—fueling pressure on aging irrigation and governance. Critical Minerals Value-Add: Central Asia is seeking more local value from critical minerals as demand surges, aiming to avoid a raw-materials-only cycle. Tajikistan Tech Link: Voicecomm Technology signed a MoU with Dushanbe IT Park to set up a “Digital Talent Innovation Center,” targeting AI and digital industry cooperation. Business Growth Snapshot (Uzbekistan): Uzbekistan’s active business entities rose to 580,900 by 1 May 2026, up 7.4% year-on-year. Local Impact (Wakhan): Residents in Tajikistan’s Wakhan report Amu River flooding destroying farmland and grazing, calling for retaining walls.
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