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 stressing the bloc is not a military-political alliance and calling for a more “just multipolar” order. Tajikistan Energy & Power: Construction at Rogun Hydropower Plant hit 1,155m above sea level, with Webuild advancing Lot 2 work; the project is set to expand Tajikistan’s electricity output and boost regional generation. U.S.-Tajik Critical Minerals: Washington highlighted interest in Tajik antimony as China dominates processing; U.S. envoy Sergio Gor and Senator Steve Daines met Tajik President Rahmon in Bishkek to discuss investment in strategic minerals. Central Asia Energy Transition: A new regional energy buildout is increasingly tied to water security, as hydropower, drought risk and growing demand force countries to plan a more flexible, connected power system. U.S.-Iran Escalation Spillover: Renewed strikes raise risks for Central Asia’s oil prices and transport corridors, with shipping through the Persian Gulf a key uncertainty. Air Links Disrupted: Some airlines began suspending flights to Russia after Kyiv warned of drone risks, including Tajikistan’s Somon Air among affected carriers. Regional Growth Watch: UNESCAP data points to construction-led growth across Central Asia, with Kyrgyzstan leading and inflation pressures rising alongside demand.
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