Highway & Security: Chinese work has reportedly resumed on the Dushanbe–Kulma highway after months of disruption following attacks that killed China Road and Bridge Corporation staff, with renewed focus on protecting Chinese enterprises near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. Digital Trade Facilitation: Tajikistan is set to receive a $1.7m grant to install a “Single Window” digital system for its free economic zones, aiming to cut red tape and improve transparency for investors. Border Infrastructure: CSTO officials discussed implementation of a joint border security programme to strengthen Tajikistan’s frontier with Afghanistan, including surveillance and new road works in mountainous areas. Disaster Tech for Industry: China and Central Asian partners signed on the “Tianwu Constellation” satellite plan to monitor earthquakes, agricultural pests, and glacial floods—supporting risk management for agriculture and infrastructure. Water & Resilience Cooperation: A Slovak technical delegation visited Dushanbe to review water resources management, flood protection, and early warning systems, focusing on safer hydraulic infrastructure. Regional Finance: The Eurasian Development Bank approved potential expansion of membership by 11 candidate countries, signaling broader capital and food-security know-how for the region. Construction Materials: Tajikistan has begun construction of two 1.2Mta cement plants, a direct boost for local building materials supply.