Water & Industry Resilience: Uzbekistan’s water minister stressed that Central Asia’s water security depends on cooperation, shared measurement, and trust—an issue that directly affects agriculture, power, and industrial output across the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins. Power & Border Infrastructure: Afghanistan’s DABS signed a cooperation deal with Tajikistan’s Pamir Energy to supply electricity to remote Badakhshan border districts, aiming to modernize networks and improve services. Energy Supply Diversification: Tajikistan has started receiving Iranian oil and petroleum products, potentially easing fuel dependence but raising US secondary sanctions risk for the sector. Electricity Trade Projects: Tajikistan and Afghanistan discussed CASA-1000 progress; Tajikistan says construction is complete in its part, while Afghanistan’s works are due to finish by spring 2027. Agriculture & Food Processing: Tajikistan reported a grain sown area of 286,679 ha and a surge in production, while UNDP support helped a northern Tajik dried-fruit firm expand capacity and cut waste—showing how investment can move farm output into higher-value processing. Regional Connectivity for Logistics: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with UAE partners, signed an MoU on the CASA railway concept to link Central and South Asia and boost transport and trade. Digital & Cyber Support: The US announced $5m for cybersecurity and digital sector support across Central Asia, including financial-sector security and startup grants. Mining Safety: A mine collapse in Afghanistan’s Takhar killed five workers, underscoring ongoing risks in the mineral-rich border region.