AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism: Uzbekistan plans to upgrade nine historic caves and a salt mine with visitor routes, safety measures and digital guides, supporting its goal of attracting 20 million foreign tourists by 2030. Regional Water: Central Asian states agreed on water distribution and reservoir operations for the 2026–27 non-growing season, as ministers called for stronger cooperation on the Amu Darya and Syr Darya. Diplomacy: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Turkmenistan for regional and CIS summits, with bilateral talks also expected. Economy: The World Bank projects Uzbekistan’s economy will grow 7.9% in 2026, driven by domestic demand, wages, tourism and investment, while warning that energy costs remain a pressure. Food Security: FAO Director-General QU Dongyu presented Mirziyoyev with the organization’s Agricola Medal, citing progress on hunger and agricultural challenges. Press Freedom: Blogger Sirojiddin Adilov was sentenced to four years in prison; rights advocates raised concerns about alleged trial irregularities and possible retaliation for his reporting.
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