AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNuclear Power Push: Rosatom has started construction of an export Small Modular Nuclear Power Plant in Uzbekistan, with first concrete poured for a unit at the Farish District site in Jizzakh—an IAEA-aligned step that could also offer practical lessons for future SMR projects. Cancer Care Upgrade: Elekta and MIBS signed to install the first Leksell Gamma Knife Esprit in Uzbekistan at a new Tashkent oncology hospital, expected to open in 2027, boosting advanced radiotherapy capacity. AI for Mining: Uzbekistan is rolling out an AI-and-digital overhaul for mining and geology, aiming to add 879 tons of gold reserves (plus 510 tons of silver and major copper growth) by building a national geological database and using AI to speed exploration and drilling. Urban Planning Overhaul: President Mirziyoyev reviewed reforms to modernize urban planning and construction, with master plans digitized for over 1,000 settlements and plans to expand coverage in 2026–2027. Tech & Business Links: Uzbekistan is set to host a Uzbekistan–U.S. Business Forum focused on industrial, infrastructure and technology projects, while Uzbekistan and Sweden signed a migration and mobility agreement supporting legal work and training in fields like healthcare and engineering. EU Supply-Chain Shift: Europe is considering tougher rules to avoid single-supplier dependence for critical materials—potentially creating new opportunities for Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan beyond raw exports.
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