AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUzbek-Kyrgyz Diplomacy: Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Sadyr Japarov signed a Treaty on Allied Relations in Cholpon-Ata, elevating ties to a new political and legal level and setting up an intergovernmental council to implement cooperation. Trade & Connectivity: The same visit highlighted plans to boost transport and logistics, including the “China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan” railway concept, alongside energy and water-energy projects. Central Asia Economy: Uzbekistan’s 1H foreign trade hit $41.01bn, with exports down and imports up, widening the deficit to $9.29bn; China remained the top partner. Gold Reserves: Central banks bought a record 289 tonnes of gold in Q2; Uzbekistan added 16 tonnes, as geopolitical risks keep bullion attractive. Regional Business: Belarusian Railways launched the “Slavic Caravan” direct freight service to Uzbekistan, cutting transit times to under a week and running biweekly. Education Policy: Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan moved to clarify recognition of academic credits signed with Uzbekistan, following recent bilateral talks. UNESCO Watch: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites for 2026, including Brazil’s Amazonia Theaters.
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