AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater & Infrastructure: Tajikistan is in talks with the Asian Development Bank to modernize the Tajik Sea (Kayrakkum) reservoir, including stronger protective dams, upgraded pumping stations, better irrigation and drainage, and a digital monitoring system to manage floods and cross-border water pressures. Aviation: Turkish Airlines will add flights between Istanbul and Dushanbe to seven days a week starting August 3, as Tajik civil aviation expands after recent market liberalization. Opposition Under Pressure: A Tajik activist in Germany facing deportation says he has until July 1 to argue he would be at risk of arrest if returned, raising fresh fears among exiled opposition figures. Regional Diplomacy (SCO/India): India’s Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India’s SCO commitment in Dushanbe and announced an SCO Civilizational Dialogue in Kolkata on July 17–19, while also meeting Tajik FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin to review bilateral ties. Tech & Economy: A Dushanbe IT center is framed as a push toward a digital economy, alongside moves to expand digital payments and e-commerce rules. Finance & Sanctions Compliance: Tajik officials met the UK’s regional sanctions attaché to discuss banking regulation, risk management, and aligning the financial sector with international standards. Sports: Tajikistan hosted the Asian Kurash Championships, where Afghan athletes won bronze medals.
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