AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUzbek Digital Finance: Uzum has entered CNBC-Statista’s 2026 “World’s Top Fintech Companies” ranking for the first time, recognized in the neobanking category for its digital-first services and rapid user adoption. Energy & Industry: Uzbekneftegaz and China’s XIBU are moving into a new phase of Ustyurt Plateau exploration, planning 30 deep wells, with the first rig work at Kyzylzhar set to begin on July 25 and full-stage drilling expected to start by mid-August. Regional Trade & Connectivity: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reviewed progress on 80 joint investment projects worth over $1.8bn, with bilateral trade rising to $4.8bn in 2025 and up 37% in Jan–May 2026, alongside a $7.8bn Investments and Trade Road Map. Education & Research Links: Uzbekistan’s higher-education leadership highlighted how academic exchanges and joint projects are strengthening Central Asian ties, while Uzbek scholars discussed cultural cooperation with Azerbaijan’s National Library. Heritage Science: A Silk Road heritage conservation training program brought participants from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to China for hands-on work on monitoring, early warning, and scientific study of traditional craftsmanship.
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