AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPakistan–Tajik Trade Push: At the 8th Joint Commission in Dushanbe, Pakistan and Tajikistan agreed a three-year roadmap to lift bilateral trade to $200m, with tariff/regulation info-sharing and business-to-business links, spanning energy, agriculture, industry, transport, health, education, and IT. CASA-1000 Next Steps: The same talks set a plan to finalize remaining CASA-1000 operational issues, with a Joint Working Group meeting in Istanbul to speed up timely implementation of the regional power exchange. Tajik Energy Planning: Tajikistan published a hydropower-led power system plan for Gorno-Badakhshan through 2050, adding sustainability tools for future site selection and storage/renewables diversification. Regional Growth Outlook: The EBRD forecasts Mongolia and Central Asia growth at 5.6% in 2026, driven by services, construction and manufacturing, but warns risks from energy prices and sanctions. Green Transition Focus: Tajik officials reiterated that renewable energy and regional electricity exports sit at the heart of long-term development, given glacier melt and seasonal flow volatility. Weather Watch: The WMO warns El Niño could bring unusually heavy summer rains to parts of Central Asia, alongside drought and heatwave risks. Central Asia Industry Finance: EBRD named Nodira Mansurova as its new regional head for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, starting Sept 1, 2026.
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