China–Tajikistan Diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi met Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin on the SCO sidelines, highlighting the China–Tajikistan treaty on permanent good-neighborliness and a joint strategic partnership statement. Tajikistan Budget Watch: Tajikistan reported state budget revenues of 36.4bn somoni (about $3.94bn) in H1 2026, with the plan fulfilled at 114% and 30.3bn somoni allocated to economic and social sectors. Aviation & Connectivity: Dushanbe-based Shohin Airlines signed its first Airbus deal at Farnborough—four A320neo-family jets (two A320neo, two A321neo)—aiming to expand regional and global routes. Trade Flows in Central Asia: January–May 2026 intraregional trade among Central Asian states rose 26.8% to $5.4bn; Tajik exports to the region grew 20.6%. World Bank Water Deal: The World Bank approved a $20m grant to boost transboundary water cooperation in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins via IFAS, focusing on data sharing and water accounting. SCO Security Agenda: Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar urged SCO members to press the Taliban to honor counter-terrorism commitments, linking regional stability and economic development to ending terrorism from Afghan soil. Mongolia–Tajikistan Business Links: Tajik President Rahmon’s state visit to Mongolia concluded with 11 signed agreements and a business roundtable, spanning trade, industry, mining, and environment. Regional Mobility Demand: Afghanistan led Uzbekistan’s business visitors in H1 2026, with Tajikistan ranking next among the listed countries (4,320).