AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Policy: UNFPA and Turkmenistan’s health ministry drafted a 2026–2030 roadmap for “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future,” focusing on maternal and reproductive health indicators, monitoring, and inter-agency coordination in Ashgabat. Social Services: Turkmenistan shared its approach to strengthening family-oriented social services and professional social work at a regional forum in Dushanbe, aiming to improve early support and child protection. Energy & Regional Trade: Ashgabat reviewed progress on the TAPI gas pipeline, urging faster work on the Serhetabat–Herat section and renewed exploration and drilling to boost output. Economy: Turkmenistan reported 6.3% GDP growth in the first half of 2026, while noting that official figures should be treated cautiously amid IMF skepticism. International Law Agenda: Turkmenistan held a foreign ministry conference on the UN General Assembly’s “Year of International Law, 2028,” tied to Ashgabat’s planned national action steps. US Travel Rules: The US made its visa bond program permanent, with Turkmen citizens among those potentially required to post a refundable bond up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas.
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