AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCybersecurity in Central Asia: Kaspersky reports new custom backdoors, OctLurk and SilkLurk, targeting government and public-sector networks across the region since Jan 2025, with capabilities like keylogging, password theft, and remote control. Tajikistan Telecom Upgrade: Megafon Tajikistan added 23 base stations, upgraded 47 to LTE, installed 85 LTE modules, and tested 5G reaching up to 1.1 Gbps, with plans for 4T4R on 150 LTE sites. Regional Energy Push: Tajik President Emomali Rahmon urged Central Asia and Azerbaijan to study building a large oil refinery using modern technologies to boost energy security and reduce dependence on external supplies. Regional Integration Talks: Leaders met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, calling for stronger cooperation on transport, digital services, energy, and security, with Azerbaijan’s deeper role highlighted. Science Cooperation: COMSTECH and Tajik officials discussed a dedicated Tajikistan–OIC COMSTECH programme to expand research, AI, innovation, and academic mobility. Connectivity & Summit Prep: Central Asia and South Korea advanced preparations for the first “Central Asia–Korea” summit, agreeing on a draft “Seoul Declaration.” Sports-Tech Showcase: Kazakhstan’s “Games of the Future 2026” in Astana blends esports and physical sports with tech, drawing presidents from the region.
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