AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIslamic Revival in Policy: Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has set up an Islamic Finance Council to coordinate Islamic banking rules after the new Islamic banking law took effect on June 29, aiming to draft standards and advise institutions. Cultural Diplomacy: Greece and Uzbekistan signed a 2026–2028 cooperation agreement boosting heritage protection, archaeology exchanges, cinema links, and wider music, dance, theater, and cultural-route projects. Regional Culture & Faith: Uzbekistan hosted the first International Forum of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Samarkand and Termez, with leaders discussing peace and tolerance and proposing a World Alliance of Islamic Civilisation. Creative Industries: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan agreed to expand cultural and humanitarian cooperation, including reciprocal cinema days and joint music and concert programs. Sports & Youth: Uzbekistan’s presence in regional sport continues, from Islamic finance reforms to international cultural ties, while Pakistan’s junior women’s hockey team qualified for the Asia Cup 2026 after matches that included Uzbekistan.
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