AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoRegional Security: India and Tajikistan held a 5th Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Dushanbe, condemning terrorism in all forms including cross-border attacks and calling for concerted action against groups listed by the UN 1267 sanctions regime. Human Rights & Justice: Dushanbe opened criminal cases over underage marriage, citing violations of the legal marriage age of 18 (with only limited court exceptions). Bilateral Ties: Georgia’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze began his first official high-level visit to Tajikistan, with talks and multiple agreements signed to deepen cooperation, including a new intergovernmental economic commission and steps toward closer tourism and aviation links. Economy & Industry: Tajikistan has started building two new cement plants in Varzob, each with 1.2Mta capacity, aiming to expand domestic production and jobs. Trade & Energy: Tajikistan and Azerbaijan discussed an alumina-for-aluminum trade model, with possible modernization of Azerbaijan’s Ganja alumina plant to supply Tajikistan. SCO Cooperation: Kyrgyzstan’s SCO-linked business center is set to support investments and projects, with a related conference held in Dushanbe. Culture: Tajik hafizs are set to be part of a broader push to unite regional musical traditions on a single digital platform.
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