AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndependence Celebrations: Tajikistan marked its 35th independence anniversary with official events in Dushanbe and abroad, as President Emomali Rahmon highlighted peace, state-building, and cultural revival, while regional leaders sent congratulations. Russia-Afghanistan Border Security: Russia’s defense minister said Moscow is prioritizing security along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border and keeping its 201st base on standby, with close military coordination framed as a response to instability and terrorism. Megaproject in Dushanbe: Construction began on the 340-meter Dushanbe Tower, set to become Central Asia’s tallest skyscraper, with completion targeted within five years. UN Watchdog on Finances: A UN expert warned about transparency gaps and concerns tied to Tajikistan’s fiscal practices and large infrastructure financing, urging clearer cost-benefit analysis and public participation. Education and Language Links: Tajik and UK universities signed a deal to expand English-language education, while Asia-Plus launched a Persian-language news service for wider access across the Persian-speaking world. Sports: Tajikistan’s youth football campaign ended up shaping regional results as Bahrain missed out on the AFC U20 Asian Cup after losing to Afghanistan.
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