AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEducation: Tashkent’s Oct. 28 regional forum put student and faculty exchanges, joint research and recognition of qualifications on the agenda, with Tajikistan among the participating countries. Culture and AI: At a recent Almaty conference, regional leaders explored links between education, arts and AI. Tajik Culture Minister Matlubakhon Sattoriyon also urged protecting cultural memory and guarding against bias in AI. Tourism: Tajikistan is stepping up outreach to Gulf visitors, promoting its natural, cultural and wellness attractions through travel fairs and Arabic-language materials. Cultural ties: Iran and Tajikistan have proposed a union of Persian-speaking communities, joint cultural institutions and expanded cooperation on Persian language and literature. Fashion: Khujand designer Shahina Olimzade is mixing traditional Tajik fabrics with punk and grunge in a bid to reshape how young people see heritage clothing. Civic life: A Tajik man’s fine over a social-media “like” has drawn attention to continuing pressure on expression, despite the act’s decriminalization.
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