AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism & Travel Demand: Kapisa saw a major Eid al-Adha travel surge, with the province’s Information and Culture department saying more than 100,000 visitors came for spots like Nijrab waterfalls, Tagab green valleys, Sayad Recreational Park, Reg-e-Rawan and Alasay. Border & Mobility: A Russian business official in Afghanistan proposed visa-free travel between Russia and Afghanistan, arguing it would boost trade and tourism. Humanitarian Leadership: Carl Skau has taken over as acting executive director of the UN World Food Programme, with WFP warning acute hunger is rising and resources are falling short—he previously traveled to Afghanistan as part of his WFP work. Policy Pressure on Travel: More than 80 Afghan and international rights groups urged the EU not to host Taliban representatives in Brussels, warning engagement could normalize Taliban rule—an issue that directly affects travel, visas and migrant return talks. Security & Travel Risks: Uzbekistan intercepted a heroin transit attempt from Afghanistan to Russia hidden in dried apricots, underscoring how illicit routes can disrupt regional travel and logistics.
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