AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoUS-Central Asia Ties: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due in Samarkand on October 17–22 for a C5+1 meeting, accompanied by more than 200 business leaders, before travelling to India. Regional Diplomacy: In Baku, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met President Ilham Aliyev to advance their countries’ strategic partnership, trade and cooperation in transport, energy and investment. Trade Routes: Railway officials from six countries met in Tashkent to develop the CASCA+ corridor, discussing container shipments, tariffs and coordination to improve links between Asia and Europe. Investment and Innovation: A South Korean company has opened a $30 million auto-parts plant in Uzbekistan, while new e-commerce regulations are set to begin in December. Uzbekistan and China also signed a protocol for watermelon exports. Science: Samarkand is set to host the International Astronautical Congress in 2028.
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