AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTelecom Modernization: MegaFon Tajikistan rolled out 80 technical initiatives in H1 2026, expanding 4G capacity by activating extra radio bands (47 base stations on LTE) and adding 85 new 4G modules; it also commissioned new base stations in 23 settlements and completed 5G tests reaching up to 1.1 Gbps, while fiber-optic line work continued. Aviation & Connectivity: Somon Air took delivery of Tajikistan’s first Boeing 737 MAX (737-8), leased from DAE, to support short- and medium-haul growth and planned routes including London, Beijing and Guangzhou—boosting range and fuel efficiency. Energy Trade: Tajikistan and China discussed expanding petroleum product supplies, with talks focused on import priorities; the same week also highlighted Tajik President Rahmon’s push to consider a large regional oil refinery. Regional Transport Investment: A Eurasian Development Bank snapshot points to $345bn in Asia–Europe projects across 13 countries, with rail taking the biggest share and Tajikistan included among active and planned efforts. Labor & Migration Signals: Moldova reported a sharp rise in foreign workers granted residence and work rights in H1 2026, with Tajik citizens among the arrivals—useful context for regional labor flows. Regional Risk Rankings: Tajikistan ranked 97th in the May 2026 Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, behind Kazakhstan (53rd) and Uzbekistan (81st), underscoring investor risk perceptions.
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