AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina-Central Asia Soft Power: China is boosting its influence through science deals across the region, including a joint Uzbekistan-China hyperspectral satellite and research on desertification and drought-resistant crops, while Tajikistan seeks deeper education and scientific cooperation with China. Migration Pressure on Tajiks: Russia’s crackdown is biting Central Asian workers: entries for Tajik, Uzbek and Kyrgyz citizens for work fell about 15% in the first half of 2026, with higher patent costs and tighter rules also affecting children’s access to Russian schools. Drone Strike Fallout: Uzbekistan repatriated bodies of eight citizens killed in a drone attack in Russia’s Tatarstan, and Tajik officials said a Tajik citizen was also killed, as investigations and consular coordination continue. Fuel Crunch in Tajikistan: With Russian supplies disrupted by Ukraine-linked strikes, Tajikistan increased fuel imports from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and is searching for alternatives beyond the region. Aviation Update: Somon Air says it will launch weekly Dushanbe–Minsk flights starting Aug. 29, as it expands its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Border Security: Kyrgyzstan has installed 160.6 km of barbed-wire fencing along the Kyrgyz-Tajik border to curb smuggling and strengthen engineering defenses.
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