AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUzbekistan–Azerbaijan Deal: Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan signed a new package of cooperation agreements in Tashkent covering investment, industry, project financing, geological exploration and mineral development, with trade up 15% in 2025 and nearly 40% growth in early 2026. Cybercrime Crackdown: Police dismantled a group that used a fake MyGov-style portal (“Compensation Registration Center”) to steal over UZS 1 billion from 456 people, including via “drop” bank cards and crypto conversion. Education Quotas: Uzbekistan’s State Commission approved 2026–2027 university admission quotas for 155,852 full-time bachelor spots, with Uzbek-language seats dominating and targeted grants for disability, orphans, and other categories. AI Diplomacy in the Region: At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, officials highlighted AI governance and collaboration frameworks like WAICO, while Uzbekistan is among the founding countries mentioned in regional coverage. Seismic Rumors Denied: Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences urged the public not to panic after rumors of a strong Fergana Valley earthquake, saying no scientific signs point to an imminent destructive quake. Religious Infrastructure: The Religious Affairs Committee registered 12 new mosques in the first half of 2026 and reported ongoing reconstruction and renovation work nationwide.
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