Tajikistan–Mongolia Diplomacy & Trade: President Emomali Rahmon will visit Mongolia on July 20–22, his first trip in 17 years, with talks covering politics, trade, the economy, agriculture, energy, transport and culture, plus a Tajik–Mongolia business roundtable. Winter Power Planning: Tajikistan is preparing for another autumn-winter electricity shortfall, with officials saying rationing can’t be ruled out; the country plans to import power from Uzbekistan again under a seasonal exchange agreement. Mining Value-Add Push: President Rahmon says Tajikistan will stop exporting raw minerals and instead process them domestically into finished goods, urging better industrial investment conditions and support for private export-oriented projects. Oilseed Supply Model: Tajik farmers may grow oilseeds on Russian territory to feed Tajik processing plants, aiming to cut logistics costs and secure raw materials for vegetable oil production. SCO Border Cooperation: Heads of border services from SCO member states met in Islamabad to coordinate security measures and joint operations, with Tajikistan among participants. Tourism Momentum: Tajikistan reports strong inbound travel in early 2026, with foreign entries totaling 1.063 million in the period and tourism infrastructure expanding under its 2030 strategy. Regional AI Governance: Tajikistan is listed among founding members of WAICO, a China-headquartered AI cooperation organization formed during WAIC 2026.