Korea–Central Asia Summit Momentum: South Korea and five Central Asian states (including Tajikistan) adopted the Seoul Declaration, setting a 30-year agenda and agreeing to hold leader summits every two years, with a new C5+1 industrial ministers mechanism focused on critical minerals, energy, AI, and supply-chain value creation. Tajikistan–Korea Deal Flow: At the Korea–Central Asia Business Summit in Seoul, KOTRA brought 33 Central Asian buyers and project owners for about 200 consultations, with 16 export contracts worth around $14m signed on-site; Tajik firms were among participants. Rail Connectivity for Tajikistan: Korea Rail Network Authority signed an MoU with Tajikistan Railways to share railway project issues and expand technical exchanges, aiming to support K-railway’s global expansion. Customs & IP Enforcement: South Korea agreed with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan to expand customs cooperation and joint action against counterfeit goods, including shared clearance communication channels. Kuwait–Tajik Labor Push: Tajikistan and Kuwait discussed recruiting qualified Tajik workers for Kuwait’s private sector, building on a 2024 workforce exchange agreement. Regional Trade Context: EDB analysts say Central Asia’s transport boom is reshaping Eurasian connectivity, with major investment in roads and rail to support new trade routes.