AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiplomacy: Chinese Premier Li Qiang is due in Uzbekistan on Oct. 17–18, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected in Samarkand from Oct. 17–19 for regional talks and meetings with business leaders. Regional ties: At the CICA summit in Baku, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for stronger trust through practical cooperation on transport, energy and trade. Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan also discussed expanding transport links. Trade routes: Rail officials from six countries signed a Tashkent protocol to speed cargo transfers on the CASCA+ corridor by simplifying tariffs and customs procedures. Investment: South Korean manufacturer Hansae Mobility opened an auto-parts plant in Fergana, expanding local production for UzAuto Motors and regional markets. Public safety: Uzbekistan has introduced life imprisonment for the rape of children under 14.
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