AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRogun Hydropower Financing: Italy commits $150m to Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Plant via a World Bank/CDP co-financing deal, supporting right-bank construction and boosting energy security for Central Asia. Payments & Retail Tech: Tajik fintech Alif launches Apple Pay for customers in Dushanbe, aiming for faster contactless payments with added device-based security. Textile Investment Push: Dushanbe plans Textile Forum Tajikistan 2026 (Sept 23) to attract global investors into full-cycle textile production, highlighting renewable hydropower and tax incentives. Trade Numbers: Tajikistan’s foreign trade turnover hit $6.82bn in Jan–Jun 2026 (+44.2%); China leads at $1.78bn, with Russia second and Kazakhstan third at $770m (+1.4x). Regional Diplomacy (SCO): China’s Wang Yi met Tajik FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin on SCO sidelines, focusing on turning new China-Tajik strategic plans into energy, connectivity and security cooperation. Connectivity & Telecom: ZHARYQ Kazakhstan partners with Rivada Space Networks to deliver secure LEO satellite connectivity across Central Asia, targeting digital transformation needs. SCO Media/Expert Forum: Rossiya Segodnya and Xinhua open an SCO Expert Forum in Bishkek, bringing together analysts and academic circles ahead of the Bishkek summit.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
