Border Diplomacy: Tajik envoy Zavqi Zavqizoda says the Tajik-Kyrgyz border dispute is “fully and finally resolved,” citing the 2025 Khujand Declaration and a trilateral border-junction treaty, while also pointing to regional cooperation on water and energy. UNICEF & Skills: Tajikistan and UNICEF discussed a new phase of vocational education cooperation for 2027–2030, with officials praising Tajik long-term planning in primary and secondary vocational training. Labor Rights in Russia: A Tajik migrant in Russia received nearly $15,000 in unpaid wages after Tajik labor officials intervened with the employer; the ministry urged workers to sign formal contracts before leaving. Water Diplomacy in Dushanbe: OSCE and partners ran water-trust and transboundary cooperation events ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, with strong emphasis on women’s participation in water governance. Waste-to-Energy Plan: Dushanbe is considering a modern waste-to-energy facility to cut landfill reliance and generate electricity as the city’s waste grows. Rogun Dam Scrutiny: A new report frames Rogun as a major test of EU influence in Central Asia as construction continues and Europe’s ambitions meet Russia’s retreat. Education & Identity: President Rahmon ordered better teaching of the Persian “ancestral alphabet,” pushing schools and universities to strengthen script education tied to national heritage. Tajik-Iran Trade: Tajikistan–Iran trade rose about $9 million in early 2026, reaching $119.6 million in Q1, after talks at the joint commission in Dushanbe.