AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKorea-Central Asia Summit: South Korea is set to host the first heads-of-state Korea–Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Sept. 16, with leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, aiming to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, AI, supply chains, and defense. Bilateral Deals: Ahead of the summit, South Korea and Uzbekistan signed 13 agreements covering high-speed rail, AI, environment, health regulation, and more, while Lee also held talks with Uzbekistan on expanding partnerships into emerging sectors. AI Infrastructure Outlook: Moody’s says AI investment could boost growth across Central Asia and the Caucasus, but will require major spending in power, telecoms, water, and computing. Tajik Soil Protection Tech: Tajikistan is using smart technology with UNICEF support to help protect soil and manage contamination risks. Cyber Safety: Researchers report hundreds of fake government and news websites in Central Asia, including Tajikistan, used to steal personal data and money. SCO Security: SCO’s anti-terror body condemned new military attacks against Iran and urged de-escalation.
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