AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSCO Summit in Bishkek: The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opened with leaders stressing “Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity,” as Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov framed the bloc’s growth from border security to wider global influence. Tajikistan-Russia Security Talks: On the sidelines, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met Vladimir Putin, who said Russia is in “close contact” with Tajikistan over Afghanistan-related security concerns, while both sides highlighted trade growth and cooperation. Afghanistan Inclusivity Push: SCO members renewed calls for an inclusive Afghan government representing all ethnic and political groups, while also backing stronger regional counterterrorism and anti-drug coordination. Terrorism and “Universal Security”: Xi Jinping urged SCO to foster “universal security” and improve governance fairly, while Modi pressed for zero tolerance toward terrorism and dismantling its financing and safe havens. Climate Risk for Tajikistan: Tajik authorities issued a Sept. 2–4 warning for localized and glacial mudflows in mountainous areas, citing growing glacier instability. Governance and Transparency: A UN expert urged Tajikistan to pass freedom of information and whistleblower laws to improve public access to budget and debt data.
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