AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAfghanistan Investment Pitch: The Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says Afghanistan “absolutely” welcomes U.S. investment in mining, infrastructure, agriculture and trade, citing an estimated $1tn+ in untapped minerals and asking Washington to release about $9.5bn in frozen Afghan reserves and reopen its embassy—while rejecting any U.S. military return to Bagram. Trade & Logistics Pressure: Pakistan reports major losses after closures of the Torkham and Chaman crossings, saying nearly $1bn in exports to Afghanistan were lost in 10 months and transit costs rose for imports. Regional Industry Push: PM Shehbaz Sharif’s SCO visit highlights cooperation with Uzbekistan on industry, agriculture, textiles, mining and digital technologies, with a target to lift bilateral trade to $2bn by 2029. Eurasian Connectivity Watch: The SCO summit in Bishkek puts connectivity, energy and trade routes at the center, as leaders seek new alliances and a development bank. Shipping Risk Reminder: With Strait of Hormuz tensions and attacks disrupting global sea lanes, regional trade and energy costs remain a key business risk for Afghanistan-linked supply chains.
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