Power Investment: Tajikistan’s growth story gets a boost from a wider regional push for electricity upgrades, with government plans allocating Rs 88,000 million for power-sector schemes under the 2026-27 PSDP, including grid transmission, reactive power compensation and new power evacuation projects. Economic Momentum: The EBRD says Tajikistan is among Central Asia’s fastest-growing economies, citing 8% year-on-year GDP growth in Q1 2026, fixed capital investment up 34.2%, and industrial production rising 29.6%, supported by major projects like Rogun and higher electricity generation. Water & Infrastructure Modernization: Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank discussed modernizing the Bahri Tojik reservoir, including dam protection, pumping upgrades, improved land reclamation, and a modern SCADA digital management system. Regional Health Cooperation: Central Asia’s “One Health” consultations wrapped up, aiming to finalize a strategic document package for pandemic prevention, sustainable food systems and ecosystem health ahead of the June 25 regional coordinating council meeting. SCO & Diplomacy: India’s MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed support for Central Asia and SCO, announcing India will host the first SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum in Kolkata on July 17-19, while also stressing principles against safe havens and cross-border terrorism. Finance & Sanctions Compliance: Tajikistan’s government and banking sector met the UK sanctions attaché in Dushanbe to discuss banking regulation, risk management and aligning the financial system with international standards.