AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S.–Central Asia Ties: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due in Samarkand on October 17 for the C5+1 ministerial and talks with regional leaders. He will lead more than 200 U.S. business representatives, putting trade and investment high on the agenda. Trade: Around 200 Chinese companies are showcasing products at a Tashkent exhibition running October 14–16, including firms in high-tech and emerging industries. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects Uzbekistan’s economy will grow 7.8%, with inflation expected to ease. Energy: A 1.6-gigawatt shutdown at a new Syrdarya power plant in September again disrupted Kazakhstan’s grid and led to temporary power restrictions in parts of Uzbekistan. Tourism: Uzbekistan welcomed 10.3 million visitors in the first nine months of the year.
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