IsDB Financing & Energy Connectivity: Tajikistan’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Development and Trade Minister met IsDB Chairman in Baku to push the 2023–2026 Country Engagement Framework, including support for Rogun Hydropower and the CASA-1000 electricity trade corridor. IsDB Annual Meetings Dealflow: IsDB’s board approved a $2.8bn package at its 2026 Baku meetings, including $93.8m for Tajikistan’s Rushan–Varshez road rehabilitation to boost trade connectivity and resilience, alongside major rail and solar projects elsewhere. Customs Digitalization: An international IT conference on customs digitalization opened in Issyk-Kul, with Tajik officials among participants sharing ways to speed cross-border trade through digital transit and system integration. Tajikistan Water Infrastructure: Tajikistan and the ADB discussed modernizing the Bahri Tojik (Tajik Sea) reservoir, including dam protection, pumping upgrades, irrigation/collector improvements, and digital monitoring to manage climate risks. Public Health Crackdown: Dushanbe shut down an alleged counterfeit children’s medicines operation, seizing tens of thousands of bottles and hundreds of thousands of packages; a criminal case is underway. Tourism Industry Setup: Tajikistan launched a National Tourism Association to coordinate public-private efforts, protect entrepreneurs’ interests, and market the country internationally as visitor numbers rise.