Consular Diplomacy: Tajikistan and Moldova held consular consultations in Chisinau, led by Tajik Deputy FM Farrukh Khomiddin Sharifzoda and Moldova’s State Secretary Corina Călugăru, focusing on protecting citizens, strengthening consular cooperation, and expanding trade, economic and humanitarian ties. Digital Integration: Central Asian experts and business groups proposed mutual recognition of electronic documents and closer alignment of data and AI rules, aiming to make cross-border business easier across the region’s digital markets. US Cyber Push: The U.S. allocated $5 million for Central Asia’s digital sector and cybersecurity via CRDF Global, targeting specialist training, cyber incident response, and protection of critical infrastructure and the financial sector. Russia Cash Controls: Putin signed new rules capping cash ruble exports at 1 million rubles for travel to EAEU states plus Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan; individuals face confiscation for breaches, while businesses are broadly banned from exporting cash. Rogun Momentum: Reporting highlights progress on Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam, including World Bank funding and expanded construction work, reinforcing the project’s near-term viability. Regional Peace Track: UNRCCA’s Kaha Imnadze joined the Second Fergana Peace Forum in Khujand, stressing trust-building and practical cooperation for the Ferghana Valley. Afghan Political Crisis: An Islamabad conference on Afghanistan’s “predicament” heard concerns about legitimacy, capacity, inclusion, and security risks to neighbors.