AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoForced Labour Watch: A new report says Turkmenistan’s cotton harvest forced-labour system worsened last year, with schools, hospitals and other public institutions facing penalties for refusals—ranging from wage cuts to contract termination—after earlier “small steps” in 2024. Diplomacy & Development: Ashgabat is gearing up for major international dialogue events on sustainable urban development and innovation, while OSCE partners met in Tashkent to discuss Central Asia’s next development push. Regional Connectivity: Transport cooperation stays in focus, from preparations for the CIS railway meeting in Ashgabat to the Caspian corridor boost as Turkmenistan’s first locally built dry cargo vessel “Gadamly” arrives in Baku for the Baku–Turkmenbashi route. Youth Health: UNFPA held a technical meeting in Ashgabat on adolescent reproductive health and healthy lifestyle promotion. Energy & Industry: Talks with Korea’s ambassador highlighted gas-chemical, transport and shipbuilding links, alongside ongoing regional energy cooperation.
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