AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSCO Film Festival Spotlight: Kyrgyzstan hosted the SCO member states’ first International Film Festival in Cholpon-Ata, with Tajik-Iranian co-production Fish on the Hook sharing acting honors—plus talks on co-production funds and a possible SCO film market. Tajikistan–Mongolia Culture Push: President Emomali Rahmon’s state visit to Mongolia wrapped with 11 agreements and a “Culture Days of Tajikistan” gala featuring Tajik ensembles and a fine-arts exhibition of 32 works, while both sides also discussed film-festival and museum/theater links. Border & Youth Ties: In Guliston, Kyrgyz and Tajik regional officials focused on border security and demarcation, alongside youth, sports, and economic cooperation between Batken and Sughd. Science Diplomacy Course: TWAS and AAAS launched a 3-day science diplomacy program in Italy with Tajik participants, aiming to link research and policy on climate and food security. Gold Boom in Central Asia: A report on gold near $4,000 an ounce highlights how the boom is boosting incomes in places like Uzbekistan’s small mines—while raising inflation and debt worries. K-Pop in Central Asia: A new look at how Korean pop culture has become a youth lifestyle across the region, from dance covers to competitions.
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