AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Security Upgrade: Uzbekistan is considering a new personal bodyguard service for foreign business delegations and VIP visitors, with route risk checks and possible hotel and site surveillance upgrades, as tourist arrivals surge to 9.1 million in Jan–Aug 2026. Diplomacy & Trade: At the inaugural South Korea–Central Asia summit in Seoul, leaders including Uzbekistan’s Shavkat Mirziyoyev pushed a “Silk Road spirit” for the next 30 years, while Korea Eximbank discussed expanding cooperation with Uzbekistan in critical minerals, bio and digital sectors. Agriculture Cooperation: South Korea’s Rural Development Administration signed an MOU with Uzbekistan’s agriculture ministry to train specialists and boost productivity using Korean farming technologies. Cultural Heritage: Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization highlights Islamic scientific and cultural manuscripts and artifacts, spotlighting Central Asia’s role in Islamic knowledge. Archaeology: Excavations in Uzbekistan’s Kashkadarya region uncovered a rare ancient altar and a decorated ossuary, shedding light on burial and ritual practices. Sports (Uzbek Link): Uzbekistan’s Nasaf Qarshi faces Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya tonight in AFC Champions League Two.
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