AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Development Bank: Uzbekistan officially joined the New Development Bank after President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the enabling law, clearing approvals in the Legislative Chamber and Senate and positioning the move to unlock more infrastructure and sustainable-development financing. CIS Diplomacy: In Ashgabat, Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov took part in CIS Council talks as Turkmenistan pushed logistics and digitalization priorities. Energy Push: Uzbekistan is rolling out Central Asia’s first pumped-storage hydropower pilot projects, with three plants totaling 1,400 MW planned by 2032. China Links: A fresh wave of Uzbekistan–China cooperation landed in tourism, transport modernization, and electrical engineering discussions, while Uzbekneftegaz disciplined officials after gas output declines. Business & Markets: Soum stability held near 12,055 per dollar as inflation cooled, and Uzbekistan’s Eid al-Adha support package added targeted medical and cash help for vulnerable groups. Sports & Youth: Uzbekistan’s U-17 World Cup draw keeps Uzbekistan in the spotlight, while a Punjab football academy story highlights how grassroots sport can steer children away from drugs.
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