AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndependence Day Diplomacy: Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan sent Emomali Rahmon a message congratulating Tajikistan on its 35th Independence Day, praising progress in statehood and people’s well-being. Energy Push: Rahmon said Tajikistan is on track for energy independence by 2027, citing major grid and hydropower investments since independence. Security on the Afghan Border: Russia’s Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said Moscow is prioritizing security along Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan and keeping the Russian 201st base on alert, amid deeper Russia-Dushanbe military coordination. Border Crackdown: Tajik and Uzbek citizens were stopped at Latvia’s border after presenting a fake Uzbek inspection certificate, while dozens of others were denied entry or prevented from crossing in the latest reported actions. Regional Ties: Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev and Kazakhstan’s Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also sent Rahmon congratulations, highlighting growing strategic partnerships. Big City Project: Construction has started in Dushanbe on a 340-meter “Dushanbe Tower,” set to become Central Asia’s tallest skyscraper. Cultural and Language Outreach: Asia-Plus launched a Persian-language news service for the 35th anniversary, aiming to reach Persian-speaking audiences in Afghanistan, Iran, and beyond.
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