AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Digital Health Capacity: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev briefed progress on Uzbekistan’s AI push, citing a jump to 62nd in the Global AI Readiness Index and plans for $1.5B in AI software/services, 200+ AI projects, and expanded computing infrastructure. Health, Prices & Daily Life: Uzbekistan’s annual inflation held at 6.4% in July, with food and non-alcoholic beverages driving the monthly decline—an angle that matters for household health costs. Cross-border Health & Safety (Phytosanitary): Kyrgyzstan returned nearly 25 tons of onions imported from Uzbekistan after inspections found missing mandatory labeling under Eurasian phytosanitary rules, keeping plant health protections tight. Healthcare Sector Links via Trade: Uzbekistan and India used a business forum to discuss deeper cooperation that explicitly includes healthcare and pharma, alongside mining and critical minerals, with talks also floating a possible free trade agreement. Regional Prosperity Signals: A Legatum Prosperity Index update ranked Uzbekistan 94th and Kyrgyzstan 87th, with Kyrgyzstan scoring relatively higher in healthcare and living conditions—useful context for health access trends.
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