AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: Portugal and Croatia kick off the Round of 32 in Toronto on July 2, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric facing a possible “last dance” as both teams fight for a spot in the Round of 16. Uzbekistan in the Spotlight: Uzbekistan’s presence is felt across the tournament storylines, including Ronaldo’s record-setting run and the wider attention on Central Asia at the World Cup. Regional Finance & Energy: Tajikistan and Uzbekistan signed a 2026–2027 finance cooperation plan in Tashkent, while SOCAR Trading began shipping Uzbek-produced naphtha to Black Sea markets via new transit capacity. Business & Tech: VEON and Mastercard plan to expand inclusive digital financial services across Uzbekistan and other markets. Social & Safety: A criminal case has been launched after a caregiver in a private Tashkent kindergarten was accused of cruelly treating children. Demography & Health: Uzbekistan’s preliminary census counts about 169,000 centenarians (85+). Environment & Water: Studies and regional talks highlight worsening Amu Darya flows and growing friction over water compensation. Transport & Infrastructure: Kyrgyzstan, with EBRD and EU support, launched a railway logistics center project near Bishkek. Tajikistan Power: The World Bank approved the second phase of financing for the Rogun hydropower plant.
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