AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBelarus–Uzbek labor deal: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Minsk produced a strategic partnership declaration and an intergovernmental agreement to organize temporary labor for Uzbek citizens, with Lukashenko stressing Belarus’s labor shortage and offering equal conditions including housing (rural), plus free education and medical care. Regional business outlook: A new World Bank Country Private Sector Diagnostic says Uzbekistan could pull in $5.2bn–$6.4bn in private investment and create 300,000+ jobs if it pushes reforms in logistics, tourism and pharmaceuticals. Trade momentum: Uzbekistan’s Jan–May 2026 trade totaled $7.7bn with China (largest partner), followed by Russia ($5.8bn) and Kazakhstan ($2.3bn), with Afghanistan and France also in the top group. Water security: UN-Water reports Uzbekistan has made major progress in reducing water stress, but climate pressure and Aral Sea fallout still weigh on the system. Energy and pricing: Uzbekistan moved to market-based coal pricing after ending state controls, while a separate report highlights Central Asia’s vulnerability to Russian fuel disruptions. Digital finance and enforcement: Authorities opened a criminal case over illegal crypto trading worth UZS 2.8bn, and Uzbekistan’s push toward digital payments (Apple Pay/Google Pay) continues. Education reform: Mirziyoyev approved expanded secondary and higher education programs aligned with international standards and foreign university cooperation.
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