AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBorder Security: Russia’s defense minister Andrey Belousov says Moscow is prioritizing security along Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan, noting the Russian 201st Military Base remains on alert and that Russia and Tajikistan are expanding collective-security cooperation through the CSTO, SCO and CIS. Independence Celebrations: Tajikistan marked 35 years of independence with speeches focused on peace, state-building and national unity, while President Emomali Rahmon highlighted development priorities and Tajikistan’s cultural push, including UNESCO achievements. New Landmark in Dushanbe: Construction has started on the 340-meter “Dushanbe Tower,” set to become Central Asia’s tallest skyscraper when completed in about five years. International Links: Tajikistan and the UK signed an agreement to expand English-language education via university cooperation, and Asia-Plus launched a Persian-language news service to reach Persian-speaking audiences across the region. UN Watchdog: A UN expert warned about gaps in Tajikistan’s fiscal transparency and decision-making visibility, urging clearer cost-benefit analysis for major projects. Regional Diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s and Kazakhstan’s leaders sent congratulations to Emomali Rahmon on Tajikistan’s independence anniversary.
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