AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrans-Afghan Rail Studies: Russian Railways says specialists from Russia and Uzbekistan are running technical and economic studies for a Trans-Afghan railway linking Termez to Mazar-e-Sharif, Kabul and Peshawar, with Afghanistan’s public works ministry preparing in-country technical surveys. Tourism Rules Shift: RFE/RL reports Turkmenistan is easing its stance toward foreign visitors—faster visa processing and fewer rejections—while still keeping tighter limits for locals. Food Security Push: Agro Pack Turkmenistan-2026 spotlights efforts to modernize agriculture and packaging as the FAO moves to expand its presence and companies meet on supply stability. Regional Connectivity Under Pressure: A China-linked rail corridor is reportedly growing as an alternative to maritime pressure in the Iran crisis, underlining how Eurasian routes through countries like Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are becoming harder to disrupt. Turkic Bloc Momentum: OTS foreign ministers meet in Turkistan ahead of an informal summit, with trade, energy security, connectivity and digital transformation on the agenda.
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