AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTurkic AI Push: At the OTS informal summit in Turkistan, Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev called for an AI cooperation network, a “Digital Turkic Corridor” linking data centers, and a Turkic cybersecurity alliance—while the OTS secretary general flagged digital integration as a strategic goal. Tourism Overhaul: Uzbekistan is reshaping tourism around infrastructure and project management, targeting 7% of GDP from tourism and 20 million foreign visitors. Digital Payments & Trust: UZCARD and Mastercard signed to expand cashless payments and cross-border settlements, as the Central Bank ordered tighter ATM oversight after failed transactions and delayed refunds. Space Ambition: Uzbekistan says it plans its first national astronaut mission by 2028, with talks underway with the US, Russia and China. Local Tech Momentum: Tashkent hosted Global Tech Weekend with 120 speakers, while Ferghana discussed high-tech projects with Fly Sky Technology.
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