AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS–Central Asia Trade: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due in Samarkand on October 17–22 for C5+1 meetings, joined by more than 200 US business leaders. He will hold talks with Tajik officials as Washington seeks closer commercial ties with the region. Economic Priorities: At a meeting with the IMF, Tajikistan outlined plans to diversify exports, strengthen energy and food security, expand domestic production and adopt new technologies. Transport Links: Japan-funded plans for a new bridge over the Kafirnigan River near Vahdat are advancing, with a feasibility study nearing completion. The existing bridge needs upgrades to handle traffic on a key international transit route. Aviation: Shohin Airlines has unveiled its first fixed-wing aircraft, an L 410 NG suited to short runways and mountainous routes, and will train staff at Turkish Airlines’ academy. Airport Expansion: Construction has begun on a new Dushanbe airport terminal, expected to be completed within 18 months and help raise annual passenger capacity to 8.5 million.
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