Arbitration for Trade and Energy Disputes: The International Dispute Resolution Institute (IDI) signed an MoU with China’s Karamay Arbitration Commission (KAC) to resolve civil and commercial disputes through legally binding arbitration, covering trade, investment, construction and energy cases tied to Karamay’s oil and industrial sectors—an approach aimed at smoother Belt and Road cross-border deals. Indonesia–Tajikistan Industrial Link: Indonesia is pushing Tajikistan as an entry point for Indonesian manufactured goods into the CIS, citing complementary strengths in automotive, electronics, textiles and resource processing versus Tajik mineral development and aluminum. Tajikistan Growth on Investment Push: The EBRD says Tajikistan is among Central Asia’s fastest-growing economies, with fixed capital investment up 34.2% in Q1 2026 and industrial production rising 29.6%, supported by projects like Rogun and expanding manufacturing. Water Infrastructure Modernization: Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank discussed modernizing the Bahri Tojik reservoir, including dam protection, pumping upgrades, better land reclamation and SCADA-based digital management. Digital Economy Focus in Dushanbe: A report highlights the Information Technology Center in Dushanbe as a step toward AI and tech entrepreneurship, alongside rising electronic payments and the 2022 e-commerce law. Power Sector Funding (Regional): Pakistan’s PSDP 2026-27 earmarks Rs 88,000 million for power projects, including transmission, grid upgrades and SCADA/telecom improvements—relevant for regional energy integration. Education and Chinese Language Ties: Tajikistan and China agreed to expand Chinese language instruction and digital learning, including teacher training and internships, building on existing university partnerships and Confucius Institutes.