EU–Tajikistan Cooperation: Brussels hosted the 12th EU–Tajikistan Cooperation Committee, with talks spanning trade, investment, energy, transport links, digitalisation, education, water management, and governance. The EU also flagged support under its Global Gateway push, including backing tied to the Rogun Hydropower Plant. Georgia–Tajikistan Deals: Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s first official visit to Dushanbe ended with 11 signed cooperation documents covering civil aviation, agriculture, tourism, science and education, culture, sports, climate change, and a new intergovernmental economic commission—plus plans to deepen industry and AI-linked innovation. Regional Finance & Infrastructure: The European Investment Bank opened a Central Asia regional office in Tashkent, aiming to speed up project delivery and build a pipeline of about €3bn across transport corridors, hydropower (including Rogun), water management, digital connectivity, and climate resilience. Uzbekistan Investment Push (spillover for industry): Uzbekistan’s TIIF 2026 wrapped up with 166 deals worth $43.1bn, showing a shift from promotion to real industrial and infrastructure partnerships—an approach likely to shape regional sourcing and logistics. Central Asia Trade Reality: A new look at remittances shows how “money” in Tajikistan often arrives as goods and construction support, underlining how household spending feeds local services and construction demand.