AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTajik–China push in Beijing: President Emomali Rahmon has begun a four-day state visit to China, meeting Premier Li Qiang and stressing China as a “reliable strategic partner.” Talks highlight a planned ~46% jump in trade turnover in 2025, deepening investment across mining, energy, transport, construction and agriculture, and Tajik plans to attract Chinese capital for digitalization, modern tech and a “green” economy. Bilateral momentum: Rahmon also told Xinhua relations have reached “new historical heights,” pointing to the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership framework. Food security on the agenda: Dushanbe is hosting FAO’s ERC35 (May 11–15) under “Uniting for sustainability,” focusing on climate action, biodiversity and land restoration for resilient agrifood systems. Finance follow-through: Separately, Rahmon met AIIB chief Jin Liqun in Beijing; Tajikistan and the bank signed a long-term investment plan worth over $800M, building on existing AIIB-backed projects. Regional context: The week also featured a reminder of how central Asia’s trade and labor flows are being reshaped by wider regional shocks.
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