AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSCO Summit in Bishkek: Xi, Putin and Modi met on the sidelines as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks its 25th anniversary, with leaders also expected to tackle counter-terrorism, connectivity, energy and trade amid the Russia-Ukraine and US-Iran wars. India-Russia Ukraine Push: Modi told Putin to move from “endless war to end of war,” while also inviting him to India’s BRICS summit. China-Kyrgyzstan Deal Momentum: Xi urged deeper governance and practical cooperation with Bishkek, highlighting the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and a “golden period” for ties. Tajikistan-Armenia Trade Focus: In Bishkek, Rahmon and Pashinyan stressed expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation and the role of the intergovernmental commission. Regional Diplomacy Around SCO: Armenia’s FM met Azerbaijan’s counterpart briefly; Egypt’s deputy PM arrived for the summit; Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif landed to attend SCO meetings and take chairmanship for 2026-27. Tajikistan Development Watch: A UN expert said Tajikistan’s growth and poverty reduction must translate into decent jobs, better public services, and more opportunities for women and youth. Digital Expansion: The Digital Cooperation Organization approved eight new member candidates, with Tajikistan set to join as an associate.
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