Rogun Power Push: The World Bank approved the second financing phase for Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower project, including a $300m IDA grant, to fund civil works, turbines and social programs—aiming to cut winter shortages and support electricity exports across Central Asia. US–Tajik Economic & Security Talks: In Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Tajik FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin discussed expanding cooperation on critical minerals, trade and investment, alongside counterterrorism and border security. IMF Policy Dialogue: Tajik Finance Minister Fayziddin Kahhorzoda and National Bank chief Firdavs Tolibzoda met IMF leadership to review economic and financial reforms under the IMF Policy Coordination Instrument, plus regional connectivity and free-trade themes. Free Zones Go Digital: Tajikistan secured a $1.7m grant to install a “Single Window” digital system for its free economic zones, simplifying permits and boosting transparency for investors. Trade Shift to Switzerland: Switzerland became Tajikistan’s third-largest trading partner in Jan–May 2026, with trade turnover topping $1.013bn and Tajik exports to Switzerland rising sharply. Border Security Focus: CSTO officials discussed implementation of a joint program to strengthen Tajikistan’s frontier with Afghanistan, including surveillance, infrastructure and coordination. Transport Corridor Update: Work resumed on the Dushanbe–Kulma highway linking Tajikistan to China after attacks halted Chinese contractor activity, highlighting ongoing security risks for cross-border infrastructure.