AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Diplomacy: President Emomali Rahmon urged Central Asian leaders to study building a large modern oil refinery to boost regional energy security and cut dependence on external fuel supplies, with agencies tasked to assess feasibility and domestic needs. Regional Transport: Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan signed a trilateral road transport corridor deal after talks in Mashhad, aiming to expand cross-border freight and transit links. Fuel Crunch Response: Dushanbe is negotiating with China to import gasoline and diesel, including possible routes via the Kulma border crossing or through northern neighbors, as diesel shortages and higher prices hit local markets. Central Asia-Azerbaijan Summit: Leaders met in Cholpon-Ata to push practical cooperation across transport, logistics, energy and security, with Azerbaijan’s full participation signaling a shift from a C5 to a broader C6 format. Religious Rights Debate: Tajik authorities denied any new hijab or beard ban, saying no such legislation exists, while separate reporting points to ongoing enforcement of “alien to national culture” clothing rules. Afghanistan Spillover: Fighting and attacks in Badakhshan continue to test Taliban control, with anti-Taliban groups exploiting local grievances and resource disputes.
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