AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWUF13 Spotlight: The 13th UN World Urban Forum opened in Baku and is drawing global media attention, with coverage focused on Azerbaijan’s high-level hosting and the event’s role in affordable, sustainable city development. Water Risk in Wakhan: In Tajikistan’s Wakhan, residents say rising Amu River levels are destroying farmland, grazing land and homes, and they’re urging protective retaining walls. Tajik Pensions Hit by Biometric Rules: Tajikistan temporarily suspended pension payments for 14,000+ people who missed mandatory biometric re-registration, with restoration promised after in-person completion. China-Tajikistan Deal Momentum: Rahmon’s China visit keeps building momentum—treaty-level cooperation, major investment plans and AI-linked financing are pushing trade and digital collaboration forward. Regional Security Watch: Russia’s SCO security chief warned Afghanistan remains a terrorism and synthetic-drug threat, citing thousands of militants and cross-border risks.
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