AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: Portugal’s Ruben Dias played down the storm of criticism around Cristiano Ronaldo after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, calling it “noise” and saying the team is focused on improving ahead of the next match vs Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan in Sports: An Uzbek referee, Ilgiz Tantashev, is set to officiate Scotland vs Morocco at the World Cup, underscoring Uzbekistan’s growing role in international football. Trade & Economy: Uzbekistan’s exports neared $10bn in Jan–Apr 2026, with Russia the top destination, while India and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen trade and aim to double bilateral trade over the next three years by tackling non-tariff barriers. Regional Connectivity: India-bound cargo ships have resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports, with Chabahar and the INSTC corridor in focus. Media & Tech: At the SCO Media Forum, officials discussed how algorithms are reshaping journalism and floated ideas for more regional media cooperation and platforms.
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