AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBorder Security: Uzbekistan customs stopped an attempted jewellery smuggling run across the Uzbek–Tajik border, seizing 83.7 grams of items worth about 85 million soums. Iran–Tajikistan Ties: Dushanbe and Tehran held talks on trade, security and the environment, including plans for textile clusters, joint industrial projects and a proposed industrial park in Tajikistan. Connectivity Boost: The EBRD is set to back Tajikistan’s telecom modernization with about $43 million and is also pushing a border logistics hub with Uzbekistan. Agriculture Exports: Russia expects to buy more Tajik farm goods in 2026, with officials forecasting over 10% growth in agricultural imports. Regional Security Agenda: Tajikistan urged SCO members to expand joint counterterrorism and security drills, including better information sharing and secure communications. Afghanistan Dispute: The Islamic Emirate rejected Pakistan and Tajikistan’s claims about security threats from Afghanistan, calling them propaganda. Trade & Power Links: Pakistan and Tajikistan agreed on a three-year roadmap to raise bilateral trade to $200 million and to keep working on CASA-1000 electricity terms. Transport: Russia and Tajikistan will restart the Dushanbe–Moscow passenger train service on June 21.
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