AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCement Build-Out: Tajikistan has started construction of two new 1.2Mta cement plants in Varzob district, due in 17 months, adding 2.4Mta capacity and creating thousands of jobs; Sinoma will supply engineering and commissioning for one site. Food Processing Push: Tajikistan opened the Asri Vahdat dairy plant in Khatlon, targeting 30 tons of dairy products per month and up to 360 tons annually, with local milk sourcing and quality testing. Trade & Industry Links: Tajikistan and Azerbaijan are exploring an alumina-for-aluminum trade model, with TALCO potentially buying Azerbaijani alumina if Ganja’s alumina plant is revived. Education Financing: Tajikistan will receive a concessional ~$20m Kuwait Fund loan to build and equip schools across regions, with the government adding extra funds. Regional Connectivity (EU): The EU launched a Connectivity Agenda Platform to coordinate transport, energy, digital and trade investments across Central Asia and the South Caucasus, with up to €2bn expected mobilized. SCO Business Platform: Kyrgyzstan, as current SCO chair, plans an SCO regional center to unite investors and support infrastructure and trade projects.
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