AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Rights Watch: A new international update says Turkmenistan’s media and internet remain tightly controlled, with reports of crackdowns on tools used to bypass censorship and added pressure on how people share photos online. Tourism & Travel: Turkmenistan has started easing rules for foreign visitors, with faster visa processing and fewer restrictions reported by travelers and tour operators. Energy Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Turkmenistan’s top diplomat Rashid Meredov, backing ideas to diversify gas exports via a Trans-Caspian pipeline, while Turkmenistan also explores deeper gas cooperation with China. Humanitarian & Children: International Children’s Day was marked across the country with major events in Ashgabat and beyond, plus support initiatives including clothing for Kurban Bayram and gifts for children with disabilities. Sports & Culture: World Bicycle Day cycling events were held at Turkmen diplomatic missions abroad, while Ashgabat hosted major children’s celebrations and White City Ashgabat 2026 highlighted sustainable urban development. Cotton Labour Concerns: Rights groups again allege forced labour persists in the cotton harvest, including mobilisation of public workers and child labour claims.
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