Turkmenistan–China Education Ties: Three Turkmen universities signed new framework cooperation agreements with Chinese language-education bodies and Xinjiang Normal University during a June visit to Urumqi, aiming to deepen industry-linked education and Chinese-language teaching. Human Rights Diplomacy: Turkmenistan’s MFA met the UN Resident Coordinator to discuss UN cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals, while another MFA meeting focused on OHCHR work and the Universal Periodic Review. Digital Expansion: Turkmentelecom says 5G is already being used in Arkadag for education, healthcare, city management and industrial data exchange. Foreign Partners at the Top Level: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held meetings with leaders from Rönesans Holding, Çalik Holding, Daewoo Engineering, Toyo Engineering and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, with talks centered on industrial and construction cooperation and new impetus for bilateral projects. Regional Environment Watch: Azerbaijan floated a regional framework to monitor the rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, highlighting risks for ports, shipping and offshore infrastructure that also affect Turkmenistan. Culture and Heritage: Turkmen performers won recognition at UNESCO/ICESCO-backed Maqom Art Forum in Uzbekistan, and Culture Week staged the play “Love of Oguz.” Energy/Trade Context: Reports note China’s cross-border rail buildout reaching Turkmenistan, while broader Central Asia coverage points to shifting trade routes and growing US commercial engagement.