AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSCO Summit in Bishkek: Leaders adopted the Bishkek Declaration, pushing deeper cooperation on security, trade, technology, and sustainable development while calling for a more representative multipolar world order and rejecting unilateral sanctions. Afghanistan & nuclear safety: The bloc backed inclusive governance in Afghanistan and adopted its first nuclear safety and security declaration, aiming to strengthen regulation, emergency response, and action against illicit trafficking. Water diplomacy: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warned that water must never be weaponised, tying the message to regional stability and treaty obligations. Tajikistan industry signal: Construction at the Rogun Hydropower Plant hit 1,155m above sea level, advancing the reservoir and boosting output potential as the project nears its full turbine plan. Critical minerals push: The U.S. is showing heightened interest in Tajik antimony as China tightens export controls, with talks in Bishkek highlighting investment in strategic minerals. Regional connectivity: ADB approved a $400m BUILD facility to modernize CAREC border rail/road crossings with digital systems and faster inspections.
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