AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation Upgrade: Somon Air took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX (737-8), aiming to modernize its fleet and open new short- and medium-haul routes across Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Cybersecurity Alert: Kaspersky reports new custom backdoors, OctLurk and SilkLurk, targeting government networks across Central Asia (including Tajikistan) since January 2025, with capabilities like keylogging, password theft and remote control. Desert & Land Restoration: Xinhua highlights a China-Central Asia desertification cooperation center in Ningxia, sharing methods such as straw checkerboards and stressing that solutions must fit local conditions; a Dushanbe workshop tailored training to mountainous terrain and erosion. Regional Energy Talks: Tajik President Emomali Rahmon urged Central Asian leaders to study building a large oil refinery using modern technologies, prioritizing domestic fuel needs and energy security. Tajik Disaster Resilience: After July mudslides damaged roads and communications in Sughd, the Yori jamoat avoided major losses thanks to a January 2026 riverbank protection project plus local training for residents. Science Cooperation: COMSTECH and Tajikistan discussed a joint programme to boost science, technology, AI, research and academic mobility. Mobile Network Push: Megafon Tajikistan added 23 base stations in H1, upgraded LTE sites and tested 5G, with plans to roll out 4T4R on more stations.
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