AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & Connectivity: Tajik startup Shohin Airlines has firmed its first Airbus deal, ordering four A320neo-family jets—two A320neos and two A321neos—aimed at launching regional and international routes from Dushanbe. Regional Diplomacy: Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is in Mongolia for talks with President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, with 11 new agreements covering transport, agriculture, trade, education, mining, environment, youth and investment, including visa-free stays for diplomatic and official passport holders. Cross-Border Security: Kyrgyz and Tajik officials met in Batken and Sughd to focus on border safety and the Kyrgyz-Tajik demarcation process, while Kyrgyz authorities reported a detained serviceman suspected of helping smuggling. Economy Watch: Tajikistan reported 8.2% real GDP growth in H1 2026 and a 44.2% jump in foreign trade turnover, with exports rising faster than imports. Justice Update: Tajik prosecutors confirmed a former senior investigator is detained in connection with the death of 23-year-old Mehrona Noibova, with charges tied to causing suicide. Human Rights: An Afghan Christian convert, Ziba Mastoor, says she fled to Qatar after Taliban pursuit, but fears deportation could put her life at risk.
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