AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSCO Summit, Afghanistan Security: Russian President Vladimir Putin told Tajik President Emomali Rahmon that Moscow is in “close contact” with Dushanbe over Afghanistan security concerns, while Taliban officials say Afghan territory poses no threat and that the issue with Tajikistan is resolved. SCO Summit, Regional Agenda: Leaders in Bishkek adopted the “Bishkek Declaration” and backed deeper cooperation on security, trade and technology, with Tajikistan emphasizing climate and water priorities and proposing a Dushanbe framework for water issues ahead of the 2028 UN Water Conference. Tajikistan-US Minerals: The U.S. is eyeing Tajik antimony as China tightens export controls; Rahmon met U.S. envoy Sergio Gor and Sen. Steve Daines in Bishkek to discuss investment in rare strategic minerals. Infrastructure, Rogun Dam: Construction of Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower project reached 1,155m above sea level, pushing reservoir capacity higher as turbines generate during the build. Climate Risk, Glacier Mudflows: Tajik authorities issued a warning for localized glacial mudflows from Sept. 2–4 in several mountainous regions, urging residents to take precautions. Travel, Air Links: S7 Airlines added flights from Novosibirsk to Dushanbe and Khujand, increasing weekly frequency starting early September.
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