AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation & Fleet Expansion: Tajikistan’s new private carrier Shohin Airlines disclosed its first Airbus order—four A320neo-family jets (two A320neos, two A321neos) for 176 and 196 seats respectively—aimed at launching regional and international routes and boosting Dushanbe’s growing capacity. Bilateral Trade & Industry Links: President Emomali Rahmon’s state visit to Mongolia wrapped up with 11 cooperation documents spanning trade, transport, agriculture, light industry, mining, geology, environment, and investment, including a visa-free deal for diplomatic and official passport holders and a roadmap for 2026–2028 agricultural cooperation. Energy & Infrastructure Resilience: Extreme heat across Central Asia buckled roads and strained power grids, with reports of concrete highway deformation in Kazakhstan and local disruptions in Tajikistan, underlining urgent infrastructure renewal needs. Labor Market Pressure in Tajikistan: A new 2025 labor survey shows low participation—especially for women and youth—plus higher underutilization than the official unemployment rate suggests, pointing to structural employment challenges. Regional Water Cooperation: The World Bank approved a $20m grant to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia, with Tajikistan among participating states under the CAWEC program.
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