AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Security & Gas Links: Turkmenistan’s role in regional gas supply stayed in focus as officials reviewed TAPI pipeline progress and urged faster work on the Serhetabat–Herat section, while Malaysia signaled it is weighing long-term gas diversification options tied to Turkmenistan. TAPI Watch: Ashgabat reiterated the 1,800-kilometre project’s aim to move up to 33 bcm of gas annually from Galkynysh through Afghanistan to Pakistan and India. Social Policy in Ashgabat: UNFPA and Turkmenistan’s health authorities drafted a 2026–2030 roadmap for “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future,” targeting maternal and child health indicators and stronger reproductive health services. Child & Family Support: Turkmenistan also shared its approach to strengthening family-oriented social services and professional social work at a regional forum in Dushanbe. Trade & Exchange: SCRMET auction activity topped $4.755m, while Turkmenistan reported 6.3% GDP growth in the first half of 2026. International Law Push: Turkmenistan stepped up preparations for the UN General Assembly’s “Year of International Law, 2028,” with events and planning underway. US Visa Bond Update: The US made its refundable visa bond program permanent for certain B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Turkmenistan, with bonds up to $20,000.
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