Turkmen-Azerbaijani Consular Talks: Consular consultations were held in Ashgabat on Sept. 2, with both sides discussing visa simplification, protection of citizens’ rights, migration and internal affairs, and signing a protocol ahead of next year’s round in Baku. Road Safety Month: Turkmenistan kicked off a month-long “Roadsafety – peace of mind” campaign aimed at cutting accidents through awareness events, stricter enforcement near schools, and upgraded crossings, signs and LED lights. Education Push in Ashgabat: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov opened new campuses for the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction (5,000 students) and the Seyitnazar Seydi Pedagogical Institute, stressing a “qualitatively new” education level and modern labs. International Certifications: A Pearson Certiport center was inaugurated in Turkmenistan, enabling students and professionals to take internationally recognized IT and professional exams locally. WWF Environmental Cooperation: Turkmenistan and WWF signed an MoU to expand work on biodiversity, protected areas, ecological corridors, and conservation of species including the Persian leopard and Bukhara deer. World Nomad Games Spotlight: Turkmen athletes competed at the VI World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, with goresh medals including Turkmenistan’s Annagurban Allaberdiev taking gold.