AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfghanistan–Uzbekistan Trade: Afghanistan’s commerce minister Nooruddin Azizi told the Surkhandarya–China business forum in Termez that Kabul is ready to attract Uzbek and Chinese investment, expand trade and transit corridors, and deepen economic cooperation as ties with Uzbekistan enter a “new phase.” Labor Migration Watch: Russia’s plan to overhaul foreign-worker recruitment from 2027—tying migrants to specific employers, jobs and regions—could hit Central Asian workers and push some into informal work, raising concerns for labor shortages. Regional Land Deal: Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan advanced land-exchange implementation in Kadamdzhai, agreeing on citizenship, resettlement, property and social protection steps via a joint working group. Central Asia Connectivity & Finance: BRICS discussed linking instant payments and central bank digital currencies to cut cross-border costs, with India driving agenda momentum. Uzbekistan Business Calendar: Uzbekistan and the International Cotton Advisory Committee will host World Cotton Day 2026 Partners Conference in Tashkent on Oct. 7. Culture & Heritage: Kazakhstan reported new medieval archaeological finds across several regions, adding detail to Great Steppe history.
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