AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTajikistan Trade: Tajikistan’s foreign trade turnover hit $7.94bn in Jan.–July 2026, up 42.3% year-on-year, with exports rising 57.2% to $1.78bn and imports up 38.6% to $6.16bn, leaving a $4.38bn deficit; precious metals and stones led export growth (up more than 160-fold). Energy & Fuel Security: With Russian fuel supplies faltering, Tajikistan has asked Iran for 2.55m tons of crude and petroleum products (including diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel), as Dushanbe looks for steadier logistics amid tightening sanctions risk. Transport Diplomacy: Tajikistan and China discussed transport infrastructure cooperation in a bid to ease trade and humanitarian exchanges, while Tajikistan’s transport minister also met China’s ambassador to push implementation of leader-level agreements. Cyber Risk: A new Central Asia-wide cyberespionage campaign, “SilkParasite,” targeted government bodies involved in economic decision-making, using tailored phishing lures across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Georgia. Tourism Finance: Tajikistan approved a Tourism Fund to support operators and upgrade infrastructure, funded by taxes on tour packages and visitor travel, plus permit fees and penalties. Regional Connectivity: China’s “golden border-coast loop” road plan would run near borders including Tajikistan, aiming for completion by 2030.
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