AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGovernment: Botir Kudratkhodjayev has been appointed Uzbekistan’s defense minister, replacing Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov, who is moving to another post. Digital Services: Drone strikes on Yandex data centers in Russia disrupted taxi, delivery and other services across Uzbekistan and its neighbours, highlighting the region’s reliance on computing infrastructure abroad. Investment: Uzbekistan’s Business Ombudsman has released an English-language video explaining how foreign investors can defend their rights and file complaints. Regional Ties: Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are working to link their startup ecosystems, while Tashkent’s Trans-Caspian cargo reached 1.2 million tonnes in 2025; the corridor’s share of Uzbek freight trade with the EU rose to 28%. Technology: Tashkent hosts a Women in Tech forum, with 15 Uzbekistan finalists competing for regional awards. Football: Pakhtakor salvaged a 1-1 draw with Al Qadsiah after Dostonbek Khamdamov converted a late penalty; Neftchi Fergana faces Al Nassr in Riyadh.
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