AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUzbekistan–Georgia Strategic Partnership: Uzbekistan and Georgia signed a strategic partnership declaration in Tbilisi, with a wide package of deals spanning customs, digitalization, education, agriculture, tourism, labor migration, healthcare, and nuclear/radiation safety, plus a cultural cooperation roadmap for 2027–2030 and an e-permit system to streamline cross-border transport. Cultural Cooperation: The two sides also agreed on practical cultural steps, including film-industry collaboration, theater partnerships, and joint concerts pairing Uzbekistan’s traditional maqom with Georgia’s musical heritage. Tech & Innovation: IT Park Uzbekistan launched the President Tech Award (prize pool expanded to $5m) and introduced the President AI Award, aiming to back startups with grants, mentoring, and access to international markets. Education Boost: The World Bank approved $100m for Uzbekistan’s primary education upgrade under the BILIM program, targeting foundational skills and new school capacity in underserved regions. Maternity Support Reform: Uzbekistan disbursed UZS 772bn in maternity benefits to 66,000+ women in the first half of 2026, with private-sector recipients nearly doubling after new calculation rules. World Cup Culture Angle: Uzbekistan’s World Cup debut is highlighted alongside the broader push to celebrate international teams and fans in host communities, tying sport to migration and cultural exchange.
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