AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNuclear Safety Talks: Uzatom and a Kazakh delegation led by Vice Minister Mansur Oshurbayev met to review Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant design, surveying and preparations, with both sides agreeing on a roadmap and follow-up work, including a proposed regional training center aligned with IAEA guidance. Second NPP Push: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said Uzbekistan will start preparations for a second nuclear power plant even as the first project begins, stressing affordable electricity and uninterrupted supply; Rosatom is involved in the first NPP. Renewables in Focus: Uzbekistan commissioned the 20-MW Chorbog wind farm in Tashkent Region’s Bostanliq District, supported by a $28 million Chinese grant, targeting clean power for about 20,000 households. Cybersecurity Warning: Bitdefender reported the SilkParasite cyberespionage campaign targeting Central Asian government bodies, using tailored phishing lures and multiple remote access tools, with Uzbekistan among the affected countries. Energy Security Angle: A regional blackout highlighted Central Asia’s strained power grids and the need for new infrastructure—an issue tied to future mining and processing of critical minerals. Education & Digital Skills: Efekta Education hit 5 million active users across school and teacher training deployments, including partnerships in Uzbekistan.
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