AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSCO Summit in Bishkek: Leaders marked the SCO’s 25th anniversary and adopted the “Bishkek Declaration,” pledging deeper cooperation on security, trade and technology, while rejecting “double standards” in counter-terrorism and condemning US-Israel strikes on Iran. Water as a red line: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warned against weaponising water, calling it the region’s lifeblood. Uzbekistan-India cultural push: India’s PM Narendra Modi urged translating the Tamil classic Thirukkural into Uzbek and announced steps to preserve Uzbekistan’s Buddhist heritage and expand Hindi scholarships. Digital payments momentum: India’s UPI hit record levels in August, and Uzbekistan is moving to enable UPI-style payments via partnerships, boosting cross-border convenience. Regional connectivity: ADB approved a $400m BUILD facility for CAREC border upgrades, targeting faster, cheaper rail and road crossings. Sports & culture: Uzbekistan-linked SCO events included Kok-boru/kokpar tournament draws and chess “diplomacy” after Modi gifted a World Cup scoresheet to Uzbek President Mirziyoyev.
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