AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 hours agoMotorsport in Tashkent: The Open Central Asia Drift Cup launched at the CAEx exhibition complex, featuring 28 cars from Uzbekistan and abroad and adding an eSports GT3 stage under FIA rules. State honors for culture: Senate chair Tanzila Narbaeva visited families of prominent artists and delivered posthumous state decorations under a presidential decree. Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan trade push: Mirziyoyev and Tokayev signed a practical roadmap in Astana covering cooperation in autos, energy, chemicals, logistics, construction, housing and agriculture. Energy update: Uzbekistan’s BESS capacity reached 1,545 MW, covering over 13.5% of evening peak demand, supporting the country’s renewables buildout. Customs cooperation: Uzbekistan and the United States agreed to expand customs collaboration, including risk analysis, anti-smuggling and modernizing border checkpoints. Business tax relief: A new decree raises the VAT entry threshold from June 1 and offers a simplified VAT option for eligible small businesses. Regional security concern: Russia signed a military pact with the Afghan Taliban, drawing international alarm over regional militant risks. Sports spotlight: Uzbekistan’s U17 Greco-Roman team took second at the Asian championships in Vietnam with one gold and four other medals.
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