World Bank Finance for Rogun: Tajikistan’s lower house ratified a $300m World Bank grant for the Rogun Hydropower Plant, adding to earlier support so total World Bank financing reaches $650m, with funds earmarked for construction, equipment, safety, and resettlement safeguards. Energy Supply Shift: Tajikistan has started importing Iranian oil and petroleum products after talks in Tehran, seeking a long-term deal that includes discounted prices and dedicated rail logistics—an effort tied to Russia’s tightening fuel supply. Regional Connectivity Push: A World Bank-backed assessment says the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian route) could quadruple Asia-Europe freight by 2040, but warns border delays and fragmented paperwork still block full gains. Central Asia Finance Links: Kyrgyz officials met EBRD leadership to discuss new infrastructure and energy projects, including Kambar-Ata HPP-1, while separate coverage highlights IFC plans to mobilize private capital via funds for entrepreneurs and startups. Culture with Trade Angle: Tajikistan will exhibit 80 rare artifacts in Rome starting Oct. 20, spotlighting Silk Road-era economic history alongside broader investment-friendly cultural outreach. Moscow Format Talks: Afghanistan-related regional consultations in Moscow continued without a joint statement after Taliban and Pakistan disagreed on terrorism wording, with Tajikistan among attendees.