Turkmen-Iran Ties: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s visit to Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral underlined close cooperation, with Iranian leaders calling the border “one of the safest” and urging faster progress on energy, transport, transit, trade and investment. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi publicly thanked representatives from more than 70 countries for attending the week-long ceremonies, framing participation as a lasting boost to Iran’s relations. Digital Economy Push: Turkmenistan announced a “Digital Solution – 2026” competition to back young software and innovation projects, with categories spanning AI, robotics, digital medicine, education, smart city and smart agriculture. Cultural Heritage & Restoration: A cabinet meeting reported continued research and restoration of historical monuments and the creation of a unified digital database for cultural sites, with education efforts aimed at younger generations. Trade & Logistics: Turkmenistan said cargo turnover through border checkpoints topped 10.5 million tons in the first half, up 10% year-on-year, driven by modernization and digital customs controls. Water Security: An interagency meeting reviewed progress on SDG water-management indicator 6.5.1 (IWRM implementation) and set next steps for policy, financing and public participation.