AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCentral Asia Diplomacy: Marco Rubio’s Samarkand visit brought nearly 300 U.S. businesses to the region, with Washington and Uzbekistan announcing $12 billion in contracts as the sides seek deeper trade and security ties. APEC Summit: Trump says he would consider a meeting with Putin and Xi, potentially in Shenzhen next month, but says his focus would be nuclear arms; no summit is confirmed, and Ukraine would be excluded from the proposed talks. Trump also expressed uncertainty about meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Regional Haze: Indonesia has approved foreign assistance as fires spread toxic smoke across Southeast Asia, where haze alerts have reached their highest level. Afghanistan Trade: Pakistan border closures are forcing Afghanistan to rely on longer, costlier import routes through Iran and Central Asia, the World Food Programme says. China’s Economy: Growth accelerated in the July–September quarter, supported by robust exports.
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