AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSCO Film Festival: The International Film Festival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization kicked off in Cholpon-Ata, with eight feature films from SCO countries including Tajikistan, plus a red-carpet opening and a jury led by Kyrgyz director Ernest Abdyjaparov. Football & Culture: Tajikistan’s football push went global as a Dushanbe-to-New York festival highlighted the UN-backed idea of World Football Day, while regional coverage also fed into the wider “football culture” debate. Pamir Sports Ambition: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi, 18, is preparing to climb Lenin Peak as part of the Seven Summits challenge, keeping attention on Pamir adventure and youth achievement. Arts in Dushanbe: Armenian pianist Ruben Kozin made his debut performance for Tajik audiences in Dushanbe, including a masterclass and a concert tied to National Unity Day. Media & Tech for Peace: The Connect for Peace Festival 2026 gathered Central Asian media professionals to discuss independent journalism, AI in newsrooms, and digital security. Tajikistan in Global AI: Tajikistan joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), formed by ASEAN and other founding states at a conference in Shanghai. Sports Tech Showcase: Kazakhstan’s “Games of the Future” prep continues in Astana, blending sport and gaming in a phygital format that’s drawing regional attention.
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