AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRenewables Push: Uzbekistan is drawing Saudi, UAE and Japanese investors for utility-scale solar and wind as it accelerates a shift away from natural gas, aiming to diversify power supply and boost energy security. Bilateral Trade: Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan signed a package of agreements in Tashkent covering investment, industrial projects, financing and geological exploration, with trade up 15% in 2025 and nearly 40% since the start of 2026. Security Cooperation: SCO border chiefs met in Islamabad, including Uzbekistan, to exchange border threat assessments and endorse joint security plans such as “Solidarity-2026.” Anti-Fraud Crackdown: Tashkent police arrested suspects selling counterfeit US dollars, while another operation dismantled a fake MyGov portal scheme that stole over UZS 1 billion from hundreds. Customs & E-commerce Rules: The Cabinet approved procedures for bonded warehouses and retail sales of imported goods via special electronic trading platforms. Education Quotas: Admission quotas for 2026–2027 were set for 155,852 applicants, with language and special-category allocations confirmed. Weather Alert: Uzbekistan faces extreme heat with dust-storm risk in some areas.
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