AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism Boom: Uzbekistan welcomed 6.56 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2026, up 24.9% year-on-year, with most visitors coming from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Aviation & Connectivity: Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan plans direct Almaty–Urgench–Almaty flights, aiming to make travel easier for tourists and boost Khorezm’s appeal. Infrastructure in Focus: The Islamic Emirate ordered the rapid completion of the Wakhan Corridor road, with security forces saying they’re ready if the route opens. Trade & Industry: Uzbekistan plans to import 700,000 tons of iron ore annually from Tajikistan to support steel output, while also pushing new mining projects. Public Policy: Tashkent is considering fines for evading paid on-street parking, and the government approved a 50% VAT cashback for organizers of major business tourism events with at least 100 foreign participants. Safety & Labor: Uzbekistan recorded 447 workplace accidents in H1 2026, with 137 deaths. Media Landscape: The number of newspapers in Uzbekistan has fallen nearly threefold since 2010, reaching 219 in operation by Jan 1, 2026.
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