AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUzbekistan Diplomacy: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, with both sides exchanging greetings and reaffirming the strategic partnership. Earthquake Fears: Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences says online rumors of a “strong” Fergana Valley quake lack scientific basis, urging calm while noting the region is seismically active. Extreme Heat & Power: Central Asia is seeing record temperatures up to +49°C; in Uzbekistan, electricity demand hit a new peak and temporary outages were introduced in some districts, while emergency services handled 166,726 calls over four days. Visa Policy Push: Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry plans tougher talks to expand visa-free travel and simplify procedures, including more electronic visas. Green Belt Plan: Tashkent and surrounding areas will get 58,000 hectares of protective forest plantations by 2045, with 50 million drought-resistant trees and a target 85% survival rate. Trade & Investment: Uzbekistan and Turkey agreed to expand their preferential trade goods list to 20 categories; meanwhile, Sarhad Chamber hosted an investment conference in Tashkent. Regional Security (SCO): Pakistan chaired the SCO border services meeting in Islamabad, with Uzbekistan among participants reviewing “Solidarity-2025” and planning “Solidarity-2026.” Sports & Culture: Samarkand will host the International Forum of Brother Cities on July 24–25, featuring conferences, B2B/B2G sessions, and cultural events.
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