AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSovereign Credit Boost: Fitch upgraded Uzbekistan’s outlook to “Positive” from “Stable” while keeping the “BB” rating, citing progress on structural reforms, macro stability, privatization, and stronger fiscal transparency. Gold Demand Signal: World Gold Council data shows central banks resumed net gold buying in April (+17 tonnes), with Poland the biggest buyer and China extending its streak—supporting the broader “reserve diversification” theme. Trade & Connectivity Push: Hong Kong and Uzbekistan agreed to move toward a mutual 30-day visa-free regime, with talks also covering investment, finance, digital transformation, AI, and transport/logistics. Regional Deals: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discussed expanding trade, transport links, and cultural ties after Kyrgyzstan’s UN Security Council win. Competition Watch: Uzbekistan’s competition authority opened cases over alleged violations worth over 8 billion soums, including coal and flour sales not routed through required exchange trading. Cross-border Transit: Afghanistan and Uzbekistan moved to strengthen transit and trade cooperation, focusing on logistics facilitation and removing obstacles for Afghan exporters. Business Diplomacy: Hong Kong’s trade chief is targeting new Uzbekistan deals after signing 43 MoUs in Kazakhstan, including plans for direct flights.
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