AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMudslide Watch: Tajik authorities warn heavy rain could trigger mudslides and flooding, urging extra caution on mountain roads and near riverbanks as Central Asia boosts cross-border flood cooperation. U.S.-Tajik Talks: In Washington, Marco Rubio met Tajik FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin as both sides expanded cooperation on critical minerals, counterterrorism, and regional security, with antimony a key U.S. focus. China Border Highway: China resumed work on the Dushanbe–Kulma highway near Afghanistan after a security pause, with Tajik special forces protecting Chinese crews and joint exercises expected in September. Glacier Protection at the UN: A new UN resolution backed by Tajikistan calls for action to preserve glaciers and include local and Indigenous voices in cryosphere efforts. Border Security via CSTO: CSTO officials say the Tajik-Afghan frontier remains “complicated,” with plans to intensify joint efforts against militants. Trade Shift: Switzerland became Tajikistan’s third-largest trading partner in early 2026, while overall foreign trade rose sharply. Water Skills in Dushanbe: GIZ trained Central Asian water professionals on climate-sensitive water management, including work at Nurek Reservoir. Road Safety Tragedy: The body of a senior GBAO official was recovered from the Panj River after a June crash.
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