AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCritical Minerals & Tech Push: Uzbekistan plans to invest $4.2bn in 120 projects from 2026-2030 to expand critical-minerals supply and build high-tech industries, including new metals like selenium, tellurium and rhenium, plus a fuller tungsten and molybdenum value chain. Dealmaking & Capital Mobilization: TIIF 2026 in Tashkent (June 16-18) will showcase about €75bn in projects across energy, transport, logistics, digital infrastructure and industry to attract long-term investors. Vehicle Recycling Rules: A draft Uzbek government resolution proposes annual environmental compensation fees for owners of vehicles older than 30 years, starting Jan 1, 2027, alongside a phased national end-of-life vehicle collection and recycling system. Trade & Diplomacy: Uzbekistan and Egypt are pushing a new economic agenda after Cairo talks focused on trade, investment, industrial cooperation and logistics links, with priority sectors including geology, agriculture, pharma, energy and industry. Regional Connectivity Watch: EU and Central Asian envoys met in Almaty to coordinate approaches on Afghanistan, emphasizing stability and expanding transport and transit routes. Energy/Industry Update: Condor Energies reported successful drilling results on its Kumli gas project in Uzbekistan, supporting continued development plans.
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