AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoAral Sea Climate Impact: A new study says the dried Aral Sea has released about 825 million tons of carbon dioxide since 1960, turning exposed sediments into a major regional emissions source and raising the stakes for any future refilling efforts. Uzbekistan Crypto Policy: Uzbekistan’s Justice Ministry approved rules for residents of the Besqala Mining Valley, a special crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan where mining incomes are tax-exempt until 2035, with activity tied to locally registered legal entities. Regional Water & Trade Connectivity: Pakistan’s National Logistics Corporation was urged to expand the Sost Dry Port and strengthen the Khunjerab border terminal, with forward transit hubs already named in Termez (Uzbekistan) as part of wider Central Asia trade links. SCO Green Industry Push: At an SCO foreign ministers meeting, China highlighted cooperation platforms launched across green industry and energy, alongside digital and AI initiatives. UNESCO Heritage Spotlight: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites worldwide, including Tashkent’s modernist architecture listing—an important reminder that Uzbekistan’s heritage also includes post-earthquake urban rebuilding.
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