AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S. Visa Policy: The State Department has made its refundable visa bond program permanent, with consular officers able to require B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries to post deposits up to $20,000 (no $5,000 minimum), effective Aug. 3. Regional Diplomacy: Central Asian leaders met in Cholpon-Ata, with Turkmenistan’s Serdar Berdimuhamedov among them, as talks focused on cooperation, transport, and regional stability ahead of a Central Asia–Azerbaijan summit in Avaza on Oct. 8. Turkmenistan–Korea Prep: Turkmen deputy foreign minister Ahmet Gurbanov joined Astana talks to finalize the draft “Seoul Declaration” for the first Central Asia–Republic of Korea summit. Sports & Culture: Turkmen schoolchildren will compete in the international iWISE STEM/robotics contest in London (Aug. 2–7), while Arkadag FC hosts a qualifying AFC Champions League Two match against India’s Goa on Aug. 12. International Visits: Switzerland’s OSCE chair Ignazio Cassis is set to visit Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Aug. 3–5, including meetings in Ashgabat.
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