AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Diplomacy in Dushanbe: The Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference opened today in Dushanbe, running May 25–28, co-hosted by UN ESCAP and Tajikistan, as delegates map how to accelerate SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation through regional cooperation and cross-border partnerships. EBRD Push for Projects: EBRD Vice President Mark Bowman is set to visit Tajikistan May 25–28 for high-level talks and to review EBRD-backed work in Khujand; the bank has invested over €1 billion in 192 Tajikistan projects. Security & Connectivity: China will provide Tajikistan with intelligence, police and counterterrorism equipment worth about $7.6m under a grant, including 34 intelligence devices and training for Tajik personnel. Trade Momentum: Russia and Tajikistan are deepening agricultural exports via a new joint venture, with Tajik cherries expected to ship to Russia within days. Policy Reform Spotlight: OECD praised Tajikistan’s Trade Portal for cutting paper-based trade barriers by more than 12% since 2022.
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