Afghanistan Policy Coordination: EU and Central Asian envoys met in Almaty to align approaches on Afghanistan, stressing regional stability, connectivity, and long-term socio-economic development, with UN coordination and transit routes through Afghanistan a key theme. Water & Infrastructure: Tajikistan is discussing with the Asian Development Bank a major modernization of the Bahri Tojik (Tajik Sea) reservoir, including dam protection, pumping upgrades, irrigation and drainage improvements, and digital monitoring to manage climate and transboundary water risks. Regional Security Research: The Taliban will host a Kabul forum of Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Azerbaijan research institutions to exchange policy recommendations on connectivity, stability, trade, energy, transit, and investment. Dushanbe Connectivity: Turkish Airlines will expand Istanbul–Dushanbe service to daily flights from August 3, as Tajik aviation competition and new aircraft deliveries continue to grow. Exile & Rights Pressure: A Tajik activist in Germany faces deportation after a court deadline set for July 1, intensifying fears among opposition exiles amid Dushanbe’s crackdown on political opponents. Tourism Push: Tajikistan has created a National Tourism Association to link public and private players, improve service quality, and market the country internationally as visitor numbers rise. Diplomatic Engagement: India’s MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh held talks with Tajik FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin and joined a Dushanbe yoga event ahead of International Day of Yoga.