AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCement Boom in Khatlon: Tajikistan has broken ground on a new 1.2Mta cement plant in Kushoniyon district, Khatlon, led by private Sementi Khatlon, targeting completion by 2029 and designed to cut shortages and stabilize rising prices. Hydropower Progress at Rogun: Webuild says it has raised the Rogun dam structure to 1,155m, lifting reservoir levels and boosting output from already-running turbines; the 3.6GW project is expected to double Tajikistan’s electricity capacity. Fuel Supply Pressure: Russia’s refinery disruptions are pushing Tajikistan to seek larger crude and fuel volumes from Iran as Central Asia scrambles for alternatives amid regional fuel shortages. Border Trade Checks: Kyrgyz border inspectors blocked a 160kg batch of Tajik melons and watermelons for lack of phytosanitary certification, underlining tighter agro-industrial compliance. Food Industry Cooperation: Azerbaijan’s food and beverage industrialists signed cooperation documents with Tajik institutions, focusing on processing, new production technologies, and export partnerships. Digital Economy Push: Tajikistan is moving toward a unified national digital system for public services, aiming to integrate state information systems and reduce repeated paperwork. SCO Summit Logistics: Bishkek is preparing for the SCO’s 25th anniversary summit (Aug 31–Sep 1), with a new congress center “Yrys-Ordo” ready to host leaders and business-focused discussions.
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