AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation & Defense Exchange: Kyrgyz and Tajik cadets graduated with honors from Azerbaijan’s Heydar Aliyev Military Institute, with both sides saying they’ll apply the training in future careers. Education & Science Ties: Tajikistan and the UK agreed to expand cooperation via a memorandum covering student and faculty exchanges, joint research, English-for-specific-purposes, and digital education tech. Border & Daily Life in Batken: Kyrgyzstan transferred Chongara and Tash-Tobo from Uzbekistan’s jurisdiction to Kyrgyz control, with residents to undergo registration and receive Kyrgyz citizenship; the deal also includes land swaps and a planned road to cut travel distances. Counter-Terrorism in Dushanbe: India and Tajikistan held their 5th joint counter-terrorism dialogue, condemning cross-border terrorism and calling for concerted action, including against groups listed by the UN sanctions regime. Industry & Jobs: Tajikistan began building two 1.2Mta cement plants in Varzob, aiming to add 2.4Mta capacity and create thousands of construction and permanent jobs. Human Rights & Policy: Parliament approved revised disability social protection rules, while authorities reported criminal cases over underage marriages in Dushanbe. Regional Diplomacy: Tajikistan was elected coordinator of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for a one-year term starting July 1.
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