AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoC5+1 Trade Talks: Ashgabat hosted a U.S.-Central Asia C5+1 Secretariat meeting focused on expanding cooperation on trade, transport and critical minerals, with plans for upcoming events and closer links between agencies and experts. Transport & Trade Tech: A cross-Caspian customs pilot used eTIR for an Azerbaijan–Turkmenbashi–Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan shipment, aiming to cut paperwork and speed Middle Corridor flows. Caspian Water Pressure: The Caspian Sea’s continued retreat is already reducing cargo capacity on Middle Corridor routes, forcing dredging and raising the risk of costly port upgrades. Landlocked Leadership: Turkmenistan says it has been elected the next chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries, prioritizing energy and transport connectivity under the Awaza Programme of Action. Human Capital Planning: UNDP launched a pilot phase of a “National Human Capital Strategic Planning System” in Turkmenistan to link education, skills and labor-market needs with data-driven forecasting. Energy/Industry Context: Gazprom reported nearly 70% higher gas supplies in 2026 to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, underscoring shifting regional energy dependencies. Diplomacy & Business Links: Turkmenistan received France’s new ambassador, highlighting cooperation in trade, energy, transport/logistics and science, alongside private-sector engagement.
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