AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiplomacy: Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met the EU’s Central Asia representative on October 14, discussing closer political, trade, transport, energy and environmental ties. US Engagement: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due in Samarkand on October 17–22 for the C5+1 meeting and talks with all five Central Asian governments; more than 200 US business leaders will accompany him. Health and Education: Ashgabat’s international forum showcased new oncology, dental and pediatric centers, while Turkmenistan’s World Languages Institute signed a cooperation agreement with Moscow State University. Regional Cooperation: Turkmenistan and the Asian Development Bank discussed expanding their partnership, and officials meeting in Turkmenbashi reviewed water use and reservoir plans for the Syr Darya and Amu Darya basins. An EU-backed Ashgabat meeting also focused on training workers for the Trans-Caspian transport corridor.
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