AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuture Games 2026: Presidents of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are expected in Astana for the July 29–Aug 9 sports event, prompting an enhanced security posture by local police. Migration & Families: Tajik and other Central Asian workers in Russia face tougher school enrollment rules, with parents weighing whether to bring children or leave them behind as language tests tighten access. Religious Dress Crackdown: Tajikistan is intensifying restrictions on hijabs and “Arab clothing,” while men with beards face fines and forced shaving, with authorities using inspections and regular proof-of-compliance. Textiles & Investment: Dushanbe is preparing for Textile Forum 2026 on Sept. 23, pitching full-cycle textile production powered by mostly renewable hydropower and tax incentives to attract global investors. Rogun Hydropower: Italy’s climate fund, via a $150 million co-financing deal with the World Bank, will support construction on the Rogun plant, aimed at boosting Tajikistan’s energy security. Press Freedom: Reporters Without Borders welcomed the release of two Tajik journalists, urging authorities to free others still jailed.
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