U.S.-Tajikistan Security & Minerals: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Washington, pressing for deeper cooperation on critical minerals—especially antimony—and tighter counterterrorism coordination, as both sides held their Annual Bilateral Consultations after a four-year pause. CSTO Border Readiness: CSTO Secretary-General Talatbek Masadykov visited the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border, discussing a targeted program to strengthen border security and reviewing a mountainous border road. CSTO Humanitarian Hub: Russia’s emergency minister says the CSTO plans to set up a humanitarian response center in Tajikistan to speed earthquake and disaster relief across the region. China–Tajikistan Highway Resumes: Chinese workers restarted the Dushanbe–Kulma highway works near the Afghan border after a security pause, with Tajik special forces protection and planned joint exercises. Rogun Hydropower Financing: The World Bank approved the second phase of financing for Rogun, including grants for civil works, equipment, and flood-risk monitoring. Climate & Disaster Risk: Tajikistan warned of mudslide risks amid Central Asia flood cooperation talks, while WHO urged stronger earthquake-ready health systems across high-risk Central Asia. Governance & Rights: IPHR released its 2025 annual report, warning of shrinking civic space and rising pressure on human rights defenders.