AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUzbekistan-Afghanistan Trade Push: Uzbekistan and Afghanistan signed an MoU to expand trade, investment, logistics, and regular business forums—aiming to cut barriers and open new market access for entrepreneurs. Agribusiness Cluster Plan: Uzbekistan also discussed a potato “cluster” model with Bamyan, including seed supply and guaranteed purchase, with potential annual imports of 50,000–300,000 tons. Pharma Drive in Kabul: In a major push for local industry, Taliban Deputy PM Mullah Baradar opened the Abu Ali Sina Balkhi expo, saying 134 factories now meet 38% of medicine demand (up from 25% eight months ago) and warning against hoarding and price inflation. Jobs & Built Environment: Construction started on a six-story commercial center in Mazar-e-Sharif (about 150m afghanis), using domestic materials to create hundreds of jobs. Eurasian Connectivity Idea: The Eurasian Development Bank floated a “transport framework” to boost regional freight capacity by up to 40% through intersecting routes.
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