AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade & Industry: Tajikistan’s foreign trade turnover hit $7.94bn in Jan.–July 2026, up 42.3% year-on-year, with exports rising 57.2% to $1.78bn and imports up 38.6% to $6.16bn, leaving a $4.38bn deficit. Border Security: Tajik special services say two Afghan citizens were killed in a shootout on the Tajik-Afghan border after an alleged drug-smuggling attempt, with hashish and weapons seized. Cyber Cooperation: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency hosted a Tajik delegation to discuss strengthening cybersecurity ties. Tourism Policy: Dushanbe is setting up a Tourism Fund to reinvest tourist fees and related charges into infrastructure, training, and service quality as visitor numbers climb. Energy Pivot: With Russian fuel supplies strained, Tajikistan has asked Iran for 2.55m tons of crude and refined products, while U.S. warnings on travel to Afghanistan’s border areas add to regional risk. Regional Diplomacy: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan held foreign-minister consultations in Ashgabat, focusing on trade, energy, transport, communications, and cultural cooperation.
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