Tajikistan–Mongolia Ties: President Emomali Rahmon will make a state visit to Mongolia on July 20–22, the first in 17 years, with talks covering trade, agriculture, energy, transport and logistics, plus a business roundtable. Agribusiness Exports: Tajikistan’s state export agency Tojagroexport shipped 21,900 tonnes of agricultural goods worth 59.7 million somoni, led by dry fruits, with fresh fruit and vegetables boosted during the spring harvest. Tourism Growth: Tajikistan welcomed 889,400 foreign tourists in H1 2026 (+16.7%), supported by infrastructure upgrades and a wider hotel and travel-company network. Power Security: Tajikistan is bracing for another winter power shortfall as hydropower output drops with river flows; officials say electricity rationing can’t be ruled out and Uzbekistan imports are planned again. Border Industry Impact: Tajikistan is working to complete demarcation of the Tajik–Kyrgyz border by 2027, with engineering done on 300 km of a 416 km section. Fuel Dependence: Tajikistan’s antimonopoly data shows 91.1% of oil product imports in H1 2026 came from Russia, with diesel and gasoline volumes rising. Regional Trade Corridor: Iran, Tajikistan and the Taliban agreed on a new road transit corridor through Afghanistan, aiming for a pilot shipment within a month to improve freight logistics. Forestry Data Push: Tajikistan is launching a national forest inventory using satellite imagery and field checks to update forest maps and support long-term management.