AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEconomy & Industry: Tajikistan’s industrial output rose 14.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 33.8 billion somoni, with Sughd driving 60.8% of production. Food Security: A new flour mill in Sughd’s Bobojon Ghafurov district was commissioned with 200 tonnes per day capacity, aiming to cut reliance on imported flour products. Energy & Climate: Tajikistan’s electricity losses are back on the EU agenda as officials seek concessional financing to reduce grid losses and improve efficiency, crucial for a hydropower-heavy system. Fuel Shortages: The agriculture ministry says farmers can buy subsidized diesel via state reserves at about $1.20 per liter as regional supply pressure deepens. Energy Supply Shock: Central Asia faces an energy crisis as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russian refineries, pushing governments toward emergency measures and winter planning. Human Rights: Human Rights Watch says Germany deported Tajik opposition activist Asadullo Boboev and his son to Dushanbe despite fears of detention and mistreatment. International Links: Minsk and Dushanbe discussed resuming direct air service, while Tajikistan and Bangladesh moved to deepen trade, investment, and connectivity through new diplomatic consultations.
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