AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade: Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover rose 6.3% to $65.4 billion in January–September, but imports jumped 15.7% as exports fell 5.5%, widening the deficit to $13.7 billion. Banking: ANORBANK’s assets climbed 34% to $1.72 billion by September, with its loan portfolio up 32% and business clients up 17%. Reserves: International reserves fell $2.96 billion in October to $63.63 billion as gold prices weakened, despite the Central Bank adding about 7.5 tonnes of gold. Investment: Uzbekistan and Oman are exploring manufacturing, agro-processing and logistics projects in each other’s economic zones, with a joint roadmap under discussion. Energy: The Nukus 2 wind farm in Karakalpakstan is nearing completion; its 200-megawatt capacity is paired with battery storage, a first for Central Asia. Agriculture: Uzbekistan approved 184 Pakistani kinnow exporters and 39 packhouses for market access, up from eight exporters last season.
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