AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndia-Uzbekistan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent for a two-day state visit, warmly received by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, with talks set on trade, investment, digital connectivity, defence, energy and education, plus visits to the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre. SCO Countdown: Modi will then head to Bishkek for the 26th SCO Summit on Aug 31–Sept 1, where India plans to push a security-first agenda focused on counter-terrorism and regional connectivity. People-to-People Signals: Modi laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park’s Independence Monument and praised Uzbek students’ Hindi welcome videos, underscoring cultural ties. Regional Connectivity Project: China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway construction continues, with reports highlighting tunnel progress in Kyrgyzstan as the corridor links three countries. Uzbekistan’s Next Decade: President Mirziyoyev marked the 35th independence anniversary by declaring a “new era of national progress,” targeting GDP growth to $300bn by 2030 and outlining seven national programs. Trade Beyond Europe: Uzbekistan is stepping up outreach to African markets, with plans for an Uzbek business mission to South Africa and talks aimed at expanding trade and investment.
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