AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTAPI Pipeline Progress: The Afghanistan section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline in Herat has hit 52% completion, with 80 km laid and more transport from Turkmenistan underway, while officials say the full 130 km segment should finish by end-2026. AI Cooperation: U.S. Under Secretary Sarah Rogers says American companies are ready to partner with Turkmenistan on artificial intelligence and data centers, noting AI is now a top regional topic. Critical Minerals Talks: The U.S. launched a new C5+1 critical minerals dialogue round in Astana, covering exploration, mapping, mining, processing, and supply chains. Water & Land Tech for Central Asia: The GEF-backed CAWLN program moved into implementation, aiming to tackle shrinking rivers and degraded land across five countries. Textile Innovation: Korea–Turkmenistan held a technical seminar to boost textile ties using Korean technology and Turkmen cotton. Nuclear-Test-Ban Commitment: CTBTO chief Robert Floyd visited Ashgabat as Turkmenistan reaffirmed support for the CTBT and cooperation on the nuclear-test-ban regime. Labor Monitoring: ILO reports a rise in child labor observations in Turkmenistan’s 2025 cotton harvest, despite some improvements.
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