Hydropower Finance: The World Bank approved the second phase of financing for Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower project, including a $300m IDA grant plus support for civil works, electromechanical equipment, and environmental and social programs—aimed at boosting renewable output and easing winter power shortages. Digital Trade Facilitation: Tajikistan will get a $1.7m grant to install a “Single Window” digital system for its free economic zones, simplifying permits and customs steps to improve transparency and attract investors. Border Security Upgrade: CSTO officials discussed implementation of a joint program to strengthen Tajikistan’s frontier with Afghanistan, including surveillance, infrastructure, and coordination at border outposts. Agriculture Cooperation: Georgia and Tajikistan signed an MoU to expand agricultural collaboration on cereals, livestock and poultry, plant protection, research, and export support. Energy/Industry Connectivity: Work resumed on the Dushanbe–Kulma highway linking Tajikistan to China after attacks on Chinese workers, with safety measures and security demands highlighted. Trade Shifts: Switzerland became Tajikistan’s third-largest trading partner in Jan–May 2026, with trade turnover topping $1.013b and Switzerland leading Tajik exports. Regional Tech for Risk Management: China and Central Asian partners agreed on the Tianwu satellite constellation to monitor earthquakes, glacial floods, and agricultural pests—relevant for Tajikistan’s disaster risk planning.