AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUzbekistan–France Education Boost: Uzbekistan and France signed a cooperation memo to train French-language teachers, including 1,410 educators by 2030 and 910 grant recipients worth €1.3m, with plans for a University of Francophonie representative office in Tashkent. Uzbekistan–Belarus Closer Travel Rules: After Mirziyoyev’s Minsk visit, citizens of Uzbekistan and Belarus will get a 10-day registration-free stay, alongside a broader strategic partnership package. Transport & Trade Connectivity: Azerbaijan says it’s expanding Caspian “Middle Corridor” links, including plans for a joint trans-Caspian cargo fleet and a logistics hub near Baku integrated with rail—aimed at cutting transit times for Uzbek goods. Energy & Industry Watch: Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Uzbekistan are projected to top 10 bcm in 2026, while Uzbekistan’s gasoline prices remain among the highest in Central Asia (AI-95 at $1.342/l on July 6). City Life Updates: Tashkent Metro has received three new trains, with 11 more planned by end-December to reduce waiting times. Economy & Credit Trends: Uzbekistan’s business activity index rose to 1,128 in June, and 2.57m people have used the credit self-ban service to block loans in their name.
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