AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAfghanistan Power Support: Uzbekistan’s Technical Regulation Agency says it’s ready to help Da Afghanistan Breshna Shirkat upgrade electricity-sector standards, calibrate testing equipment, train staff, and set up mobile laboratories. Regional Integration & Tech Chains: At an informal Central Asia–Azerbaijan leaders meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Uzbekistan’s Shavkat Mirziyoyev pushed for a long-term cooperation “architecture,” linking trade, transport, digital services, and education/science/innovation with climate adaptation. Trade Numbers: Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover hit $41bn in H1 2026, up 7.4%, with exports at $15.9bn and imports at $25.1bn; China remains the top partner. Customs Efficiency: China–Uzbekistan Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) mutual recognition is now in force, promising simpler, faster customs clearance for compliant firms. Cybersecurity Alert: Kaspersky reports new government-targeting backdoors—OctLurk and SilkLurk—hitting Central Asian states and others since Jan 2025, with capabilities like keylogging, password theft, and remote command execution. Connectivity by Rail: Pakistan and Türkiye agreed to revive the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul freight corridor and deepen railway modernization, with knock-on interest for Central Asia links. Sports Tech Showcase: The F1H2O water racing stage kicked off on Issyk-Kul, with regional presidents attending and organizers highlighting the event’s high-tech nature.
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