AGP Executive Report

Rogun Hydropower Financing: The World Bank has approved the second phase of funding for Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower plant, aiming to boost renewable electricity output, cut winter shortages, and support jobs and regional power exports. Amu Darya Water Pressure: A new study reports Amu Darya flows in Tajikistan’s middle and lower reaches have dropped sharply over decades, with human water use driving most of the decline. RESILAND Landscape Restoration: Tajikistan’s RESILAND project is rolling out policy and on-the-ground restoration across 180,000 hectares to strengthen environmental governance, livelihoods, and resilience. China-Tajik Highway Restart: Chinese engineers have returned to the Dushanbe–Kulma corridor under armed protection, resuming tunnel lighting, concrete works, and other tasks after Afghan-side attacks. Mudslide Warnings: Tajik authorities warn heavy rain could trigger mudslides, urging extra caution on mountain roads and near riverbanks. Disaster Monitoring From Space: China and Central Asian partners are developing a satellite constellation to track earthquakes and glacial floods, with AI processing planned for faster risk assessment. Air Quality Alarm: IQAir’s latest report ranks Pakistan worst for PM2.5 pollution, with Tajikistan also listed among the most polluted countries. Health Systems for Earthquakes: WHO calls for stronger earthquake-ready healthcare systems, noting Central Asia’s high seismic hazard and cross-border risks. Tajikistan–Georgia Agriculture Tech Link: Georgia and Tajikistan sign an agriculture MoU covering joint research, pest control, and knowledge exchange. GTA 6 Ban: Tajikistan keeps its ban on the GTA series ahead of GTA 6’s release, citing concerns about crime influence on youth.

Mudslide Watch: Tajik authorities warn that heavy rain could trigger mudslides, urging extra caution on mountain roads and near riverbanks as Central Asia boosts cross-border flood and mudflow cooperation. Disaster Tech in Space: China and Central Asian partners (including Tajikistan) are building the Tianwu satellite constellation for remote sensing of earthquakes, glacial floods, and even agricultural pests, with data processed in Xinjiang and fed into AI for earlier warnings. Glacier Preservation Push: A new U.N. resolution calls for stronger action to protect glaciers and supports wider participation of local communities and Indigenous voices in cryosphere science and policy. Health & Labs: GM PHARMA unveils a renewed brand identity tied to DNA and innovation, highlighting its R&D and exports that already include Tajikistan. Digital Safety Debate: Uzbekistan is considering legal limits on social media use for children under 16, aiming for responsible phone use rather than bans. Water Governance: The Global Water Organization holds progress talks in Saudi Arabia, focusing on research, data, policy, and financing as it prepares for its first General Assembly. Human Rights Report: IPHR releases its 2025 annual report, describing pressure on civil society and shrinking civic space across the region.

Space & Disaster Tech: China and Central Asian partners (including Tajikistan) signed on at the China–Eurasia Expo in Urumqi to launch the “Tianwu Constellation,” starting with five remote-sensing satellites to track earthquakes, landslides, agricultural pests, and glacial-flood risks, with data processed in Xinjiang using AI for early warning. Energy Infrastructure: GE Vernova completed a five-year modernization of Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Plant without fully shutting it down, replacing aging Soviet-era machinery unit-by-unit while keeping the grid running. Agriculture Research Cooperation: Georgia and Tajikistan signed an MoU to expand agricultural collaboration, including cereal and livestock work, plant protection, joint scientific research, and specialist training. Digital Policy: Uzbekistan is considering legal limits on social media use for children under 16, aiming for “responsible use” rather than banning phones. Public Health (Global): The FDA approved the first treatment for chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus, urging people with chronic Hepatitis B to ask about HDV testing. Regional Safety Tech: Tajikistan maintains its ban on GTA ahead of GTA 6, citing concerns about crime influence on younger players. Water Governance: The Global Water Organization held a one-year progress meeting in Jeddah, reviewing its governance framework and four-year strategy across research, data, policy, and financing.

Space & Disaster Tech: China and Central Asian partners (including Tajikistan) signed the “Tianwu Constellation” deal at the China–Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, starting with five remote-sensing satellites to monitor earthquakes, landslides, agricultural pests, and glacial-flood risks; data will be processed in Xinjiang with AI for early-warning and environmental tracking. Agriculture Research Cooperation: Georgia and Tajikistan agreed via a new agriculture MoU to expand work on cereals, livestock, plant protection, joint scientific research, and training, plus knowledge exchange to boost exports and rural development. Public Safety & Transport Enforcement: US agencies stepped up commercial-vehicle crackdowns, including inspections and equipment checks; Tajik nationals were among those detained during operations tied to immigration enforcement. Digital Youth Policy: Uzbekistan is considering legal limits on social media use for children under 16, aiming for responsible use rather than phone bans. Tajikistan Tech & Society: Tajik authorities kept a ban on the GTA series, citing concerns about crime influence on younger players. Regional Climate Resilience: Kyrgyzstan wrapped a RESILAND CA+ dialogue in Bishkek on a roadmap and digital tools to coordinate action against transboundary mudflow and flood risks. Border Tragedy: Tajikistan recovered the body of a senior Gorno-Badakhshan official after a Panj River crash; searches continue for the other passengers.

Space & Disaster Tech: China and Central Asian partners (including Tajikistan) signed on Thursday a plan for the “Tianwu Constellation,” starting with five remote-sensing satellites to monitor earthquakes, glacial floods, landslides, and agricultural pests—data processed in Xinjiang with AI models for early warning and risk prediction. Climate Risk & Digital Tools: In Bishkek, Central Asian agencies wrapped up a RESILAND CA+ dialogue on transboundary mudflow and flood risks, reviewing a draft regional roadmap and pushing for a regional online catalogue to support climate-risk management. Humane Infrastructure Tech: Tajikistan’s New Parliament in Dushanbe is now protected by AVIX laser bird deterrent systems, aiming for a reported 95% reduction in bird presence without harming birds or the building’s architecture. Public Health Breakthrough: The FDA approved bulevirtide-gmod as the first U.S. treatment for chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus in eligible adults—raising the stakes for HBV patients to get tested for HDV. Surveillance & AI Concerns: AlgorithmWatch says Georgia’s interior ministry uses the Russian Polyface facial recognition system to identify protest participants, highlighting how sanctioned tech can spread across the region.

Space & Disaster Tech: China and Central Asian partners (including Tajikistan) signed on Thursday at the China–Eurasia Expo in Urumqi the “Tianwu Constellation” plan for a first set of five remote-sensing satellites, aiming to share data and improve early warnings for earthquakes, glacial floods, landslides, and even agricultural pests, with AI processing planned at a computing center in Xinjiang. Climate Risk & Regional Planning: Kyrgyzstan wrapped a RESILAND CA+ dialogue in Bishkek on a roadmap and digital tools to cut transboundary mudflow and flood risks, pushing nature-based solutions and a regional online catalogue for climate-risk management. Humane Infrastructure Tech: Dushanbe’s New Parliament is reportedly protected by AVIX laser bird deterrent systems, using projected laser patterns to reduce bird presence without harming them. Education & Research Links: Tajikistan and the UK moved to expand cooperation in education, science, and specialist training via a memorandum covering student/faculty exchanges, joint research, and digital education tools. Local Safety Update: Tajik authorities recovered the body of Gorno-Badakhshan governor Alisher Mirzo Nabot from the Panj River after a June 17 crash; searches continue for the other passengers.

Space & AI for Disaster Response: China and Central Asian partners (including Tajikistan) signed deals at the 9th China–Eurasia Expo in Urumqi to build the “Tianwu Constellation,” starting with five remote-sensing satellites to monitor earthquakes, glacial floods, landslides, and agricultural pests, with data processed in Xinjiang using AI for early warning. Regional Climate Risk Planning: Kyrgyzstan wrapped up a RESILAND CA+ dialogue in Bishkek on reducing transboundary mudflow and flood risks, pushing a regional roadmap plus a digital catalogue to improve how countries coordinate nature-based solutions. Education & Science Links: Tajikistan and the UK agreed to expand cooperation in education, science, specialist training, and joint research, including student/faculty exchanges and digital technologies in learning. Humane Tech for Public Infrastructure: Dushanbe’s New Parliament is now protected by AVIX laser bird deterrent systems, aiming for a reported 95% drop in bird presence without harming birds. Energy Shock in Central Asia: Russia-linked fuel disruptions are driving higher prices across the region, squeezing household budgets and transport workers in nearby states.

Disaster Tech: China and Central Asian partners signed a deal at the China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi to build the “Tianwu Constellation,” starting with five satellites to share remote-sensing data and improve early warnings for earthquakes, glacial floods, landslides, and agricultural pests, with AI analysis planned at a computing center in Xinjiang. Climate Risk Governance: Kyrgyzstan’s RESILAND CA+ dialogue in Bishkek pushed a regional roadmap and investment plan to cut transboundary mudflow and flood risks, plus a digital catalogue for climate-risk management. Water Politics: A new analysis spotlights how Central Asia’s rivers drive both power and conflict, from Soviet-era canal networks to today’s dam and drought bargaining. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Tajikistan and the UK agreed to expand education and science cooperation, including student/faculty exchanges and joint research with digital technologies. Public Safety Tech: Dushanbe’s New Parliament is reportedly protected by AVIX laser bird deterrents, aiming to cut bird presence without harming the building. Tajikistan News: The body of Gorno-Badakhshan governor Alisher Mirzo Nabot was recovered from the Panj River after a June 17 vehicle crash; searches continue for the other occupants.

Space & AI for Disaster Response: China and Central Asian partners signed a deal at the China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi to build the “Tianwu Constellation,” starting with five satellites to share remote-sensing data for earthquake, landslide, agricultural pest, and glacial-flood monitoring. The plan links satellite observations with ground infrastructure and AI processing at a Xinjiang computing center, aiming to strengthen early warnings and water-security planning. Regional Science Cooperation: Tajikistan’s Ministry of Education and Science and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office agreed to expand education, science, and specialist training, including student/faculty exchanges, joint research, English teaching, and digital education tech. Public Tech in Dushanbe: Dushanbe’s New Parliament is reportedly protected by humane AVIX laser bird deterrent systems, using projected laser patterns to reduce bird presence without harming them. Tajikistan Safety Update: The body of Gorno-Badakhshan governor Alisher Mirzo Nabot was recovered from the Panj River after a June 17 crash; searches continue for the other four people. Education Rankings: Tajikistan-linked regional coverage also highlighted global university sustainability rankings, with Tajikistan listed among new entrants.

Space & AI for Disaster Response: China and Central Asian partners (including Tajikistan) signed an agreement in Urumqi to build the “Tianwu Constellation,” starting with five satellites to share remote-sensing data on earthquakes, glacial floods, landslides, and even agricultural pests; the data will be processed at a computing center in Xinjiang using AI to support earlier warnings and better water-security planning. Tajikistan Safety & Recovery: Tajik media reports the body of Gorno-Badakhshan governor Alisher Mirzo Nabot was recovered from the Panj River after a June 17 crash near the Afghanistan border; searches continue for his wife, young daughter, aide, and driver. Education & Research Links: Tajikistan and the UK agreed to expand cooperation in education, science, and specialist training via a memorandum covering student/faculty exchanges, joint research, English teaching, and digital education tech. Regional Tech Diplomacy: Dushanbe hosted the “Central Asia + Republic of Korea” expert forum, continuing the CA+ track focused on strengthening analytical and policy cooperation.

Satellite Disaster Tech: China and Central Asian partners signed a deal at the China-Eurasia Expo to launch the “Tianwu Constellation” for shared remote-sensing data, starting with five satellites and using AI models in Xinjiang to forecast earthquakes, glacial floods, and even agricultural pest risks. Education & Research Links: Tajikistan and the UK agreed to expand cooperation in education, science, and specialist training, including student/faculty exchanges and joint research, plus digital technologies and English-language teaching. Humane Bird Deterrence: Dushanbe’s New Parliament building is now protected with AVIX laser bird deterrent systems, aiming to cut bird presence by about 95% without harming birds or damaging the landmark. Regional Climate Risk Tools: Central Asia countries met in Bishkek under RESILAND CA+ to harmonize policies, build a roadmap, and develop digital tools for reducing transboundary mudflow and flood risks. Security Cooperation: India and Tajikistan held their 5th counter-terrorism working group meeting in Dushanbe, condemning cross-border terrorism and discussing ways to counter violent extremism and terrorist financing. Space for Earthquake Monitoring: The same satellite initiative frames the project as an integrated air-space-ground system for disaster prevention across the region.

Higher-Education Sustainability: Times Higher Education’s Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 (1,603 universities) put the UK on top overall, with the University of Manchester first; Tajikistan is among the new countries entering the rankings. Regional Climate Tech: A Central Asia dialogue in Bishkek under RESILAND CA+ reviewed a draft roadmap and investment plan to cut transboundary mudflow and flood risks, and pushed a digital online catalogue for climate-risk management. Tajikistan–UK Education & Science: Dushanbe and London agreed to expand cooperation via a memorandum covering student/faculty exchanges, joint research, English for Specific Purposes, and digital technologies in education. Humane Infrastructure Protection: Dushanbe’s New Parliament building is now guarded by AVIX laser bird deterrent systems, aiming for a reported 95% drop in bird presence without harming the architecture. Demography for Development: New research says Tajikistan’s working-age population could grow by about 2.1 million by 2040, boosting the case for productivity-focused jobs. Industry Build-Out: Tajikistan has started construction of two 1.2Mta cement plants in Varzob, with modern environmental and safety standards and domestic financing.

Demographics for Growth: Tajikistan’s working-age population is projected to rise by about 2.1 million by 2040, giving the country a major labor advantage—if the economy can create high-productivity jobs. Education & Science Links: Tajikistan and the UK signed an MoU to expand cooperation in education, science, joint research, exchanges, and digital technologies, with English-language teaching support. Regional Tech Diplomacy: Dushanbe hosted the “Central Asia + Republic of Korea” think-tank forum, aiming to move cooperation beyond projects toward AI, digitalization, clean energy, critical minerals, and logistics. Finance for Innovation: The EEC and the EDB signed a cooperation memorandum to update joint mechanisms, including industry and agro projects and wider use of information technology and AI. Infrastructure Push: Tajikistan has started building two new cement plants in Varzob (1.2Mta each), adding 2.4Mta capacity with modern environmental and safety standards. Climate Risk Tools: A RESILAND CA+ dialogue in Bishkek brought together governments and researchers to develop digital tools and a roadmap for reducing mudflow and flood risks across Central Asia. Food Processing Jobs: Tajikistan opened the Asri Vahdat dairy plant in Khatlon, targeting 30 tons per month and creating local jobs with lab-tested inputs.

Education & Research Ties: Tajikistan and the UK signed a memorandum to expand cooperation in education, science, student/faculty exchanges, joint research, English teaching, and digital technologies, with talks also covering possible UK university offices in Tajikistan. Security Cooperation: India and Tajikistan held their 5th counter-terrorism dialogue in Dushanbe, condemning terrorism in all forms (including cross-border threats) and discussing steps to counter violent extremism, terrorist financing, and misuse of technology. Regional Finance & Tech: The EEC and the Eurasian Development Bank signed a cooperation memorandum aimed at updating joint mechanisms and boosting industry, agro projects, export support, and wider use of information technology and artificial intelligence. Bank Expansion Plans: EDB says its strategy through 2031 could expand its geographic footprint to 11 countries, including Persian Gulf states, while adding new shareholders. Infrastructure Build-Out (Tajikistan): Tajikistan has started construction of two 1.2Mta cement plants in Varzob, with modern environmental and safety standards and domestic financing. Food Industry Upgrade: A new Asri Vahdat dairy processing plant opened in Khatlon, producing multiple dairy products and creating local jobs. Climate Risk Collaboration: Central Asia’s RESILAND CA+ dialogue in Bishkek focuses on digital tools and a roadmap to reduce mudflow and flood risks and coordinate regional climate resilience. Tech Skills Pipeline: A Tajik student group is training in China’s engineering surveying and wind-solar hybrid systems through a “2 plus 2” joint program. Connectivity Funding: The EU launched a Connectivity Agenda Platform to mobilize up to €2 billion for transport, border-crossing, and trade-facilitation projects across the Black Sea and South Caucasus, including Central Asia links. Islamic Finance Partnerships: IsDB Institute held bilateral meetings with Tajikistan and others on strengthening Islamic finance ecosystems, including fintech, digital transformation, and research partnerships.

Counter-Terror Tech & Policy: India and Tajikistan held their 5th Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Dushanbe, discussing threats including violent extremism, radicalization, terrorist financing, and the misuse of technology for terrorist purposes, and calling for concerted action against groups listed under UNSC 1267. Ratings & Cyber Risk: S&P Global Ratings upgraded several Freedom Holding Corp. subsidiaries to “BB-” with stable outlooks, citing improved risk management across sanctions compliance, cybersecurity, reputational, regulatory, and cryptocurrency risks. AI Heritage Digitisation: India’s Rampur Raza Library plans digitisation via an AI-based “Talking Books” project, aiming to support research centers and preserve rare multilingual manuscripts. Regional Climate Resilience Tools: A Central Asia dialogue in Bishkek under RESILAND CA+ is set to coordinate climate risk reduction using digital tools, bringing together regional governments, researchers, and partners like the World Bank, FAO, and UNDP to tackle mudflow and flood risks. Tajikistan Industry Build-Out: Tajikistan has started construction of two new cement plants in Varzob, each 1.2Mta, with modern environmental and safety standards and engineering support from Sinoma.

Tajikistan Infrastructure Boost: Tajikistan has started building two new cement plants in Varzob district, each with 1.2Mta capacity, aiming to add 2.4Mta total and create jobs, with modern environmental and safety standards and Sinoma supplying engineering and equipment. Regional Climate Resilience: In Bishkek, Central Asian countries launched a RESILAND CA+ dialogue on climate risk reduction, mudflow and flood monitoring, and coordinated digital tools, bringing together governments, researchers, and partners like the World Bank, FAO, and UNDP. Education & Tech Skills Abroad: A Tajik student group is training in China through the Luban Workshop “2 plus 2” program, focusing on engineering surveying instruments, new power systems, and wind-solar hybrid skills. Food Processing Jobs: Tajikistan opened the Asri Vahdat dairy plant in Khatlon, targeting 30 tons per month and producing multiple dairy products while sourcing milk locally and running lab testing for quality. EU Connectivity Push: The European Commission launched a Connectivity Agenda Platform to mobilize up to €2 billion for transport, border-crossing, and trade-facilitation projects across the Black Sea and South Caucasus, linking into the Trans-Caspian corridor. Security & Tech Use in Counter-Terrorism: India and Tajikistan held a counter-terrorism working group in Dushanbe, discussing threats including the use of technology by terrorist groups and steps to strengthen cooperation.