AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUzbekistan–India health & pharma push: During Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov’s visit to New Delhi, India and Uzbekistan reviewed their strategic partnership and flagged deeper cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, alongside critical minerals and mining. Trade-for-investment momentum: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged businesses to double bilateral trade to about $3B in three years, pointing to opportunities in pharma, medical devices, diagnostics, telemedicine, and training, while Uzbekistan’s side invited Indian investment in mining and rare-earth processing. Policy-to-people links: President Droupadi Murmu told the Uzbek delegation that cooperation could expand in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and IT, echoing the broader push to connect investment with social sectors. Regional context for health systems: A Legatum Prosperity Index update ranked Kyrgyzstan 87th with strengths noted in healthcare and living conditions, while Uzbekistan sat at 94th, underscoring the competitive pressure for better health outcomes across Central Asia. Tech for care (regional): A regional report highlights how AI tools are being built for healthcare and education across Central Asia, including Uzbekistan-focused efforts.
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