On June 13, 2026, a comprehensive meeting on budget planning for the fiscal year 2026 was convened in Dushanbe under the auspices of the Tax Committee of Tajikistan. The session brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, representatives of the President’s Office, and leaders of various anti‑corruption initiatives. Discussions centered on the allocation of state‑owned assets within the budget, strategies to mitigate corruption risks, and the implementation of new fiscal policies aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency. Key proposals included the introduction of stricter oversight mechanisms for expenditure, the deployment of digital reporting tools for real‑time monitoring of financial flows, and the reinforcement of legal frameworks to penalize corrupt practices. The meeting also highlighted the importance of public participation in the budgeting process, emphasizing that citizen feedback would be integrated into the final budget draft. Participants underscored the role of inter‑agency collaboration in achieving the goals set forth in the National Development Strategy for 2026‑2030, particularly in promoting sustainable economic growth and reducing the fiscal deficit. The outcomes of the meeting were documented in a series of actionable items, including the establishment of a dedicated task force to coordinate anti‑corruption measures across ministries, the adoption of benchmarking standards for budgetary reviews, and the scheduling of follow‑up workshops to track progress. This comprehensive approach reflects the government’s commitment to reforms that will strengthen financial governance and foster greater public trust in state institutions.