AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoForced Labour Watch: A new report says forced labour in Turkmenistan’s cotton harvest worsened last year, pointing to penalties and pressure on public-sector workers to meet “impossible” quotas, after some cooperation with the ILO in 2024. Diplomacy & Trade: Turkmenistan’s delegation attended Uganda’s Museveni inauguration, while Ashgabat prepares for the 24–25 May “White City Ashgabat” forum on sustainable urban development and innovation. Regional Connectivity: The 84th CIS Railway Transport Council opened in Ashgabat, with officials pushing cross-border freight efficiency and corridor development. Energy & Industry Links: Turkmen-Türkiye business talks highlighted expanding council-led forums and exhibitions, and Turkmenistan-Russia discussions in Tatarstan focused on digital tech, logistics, and oil-and-gas cooperation. Digital Trade Push: Workshops in Ashgabat with the ITC and EU-funded support discussed rules for e-commerce and digital trade readiness.
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