Latest news in Tajikistan? September 13th, 2026

The latest notable news and developments concerning Tajikistan around September 13, 2026:

• Bilateral Trade and Agriculture Cooperation: Pakistan and Tajikistan reached agreements to significantly expand bilateral trade and agricultural partnerships following high-level diplomatic talks in Islamabad. Priorities include food processing, livestock, agritech, and enhanced regional transport linkages.
• Independence Milestones: Following the national celebrations of Tajikistan’s Independence Day (September 9), regional neighbors and global partnersincluding Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabiaissued formal diplomatic messages reaffirming diplomatic ties and ongoing joint investment initiatives. www.spa.gov.sa
• Long-Term Economic and AI Strategy: President Emomali Rahmon announced national targets aimed at shifting Tajikistan toward a knowledge-based economy, outlining initiatives to integrate artificial intelligence across public and key industrial sectors looking ahead toward 2050.
• Economic Performance: The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) reported that Tajikistan’s economy expanded by 8.2% in the first half of 2026, driven by a surge in exports (up over 65% year-on-year) and sustained capital investments in manufacturing and infrastructure. Interfax
• Regional Integration: Economic and trade discussions continue with Kazakhstan to deepen Central Asian market integration, alongside cross-border infrastructure initiatives supported by regional development partners. Kazinform