Armenia–Turkmenistan Diplomacy: Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan called President Serdar Berdimuhamedov by phone to invite him to Armenia’s COP17 Leaders’ Summit in October; Berdimuhamedov accepted, with both sides also stressing the need to expand trade and economic ties. Neutrality on the Global Stage: Turkmenistan’s UN envoy Vepa Hajiyev spoke at a UN forum on the “Culture of Peace,” presenting the Group of Friends of Neutrality’s view that neutrality supports conflict prevention through dialogue and mediation, including women’s leadership in preventive diplomacy. Bilateral Talks in The Hague: Turkmenistan’s foreign minister Rashid Meredov met the Netherlands’ Tom Berendsen in The Hague, discussing deeper cooperation in transport and logistics, ports, agriculture, energy, high tech, and education for diplomats. Energy and Youth Messaging: In Arkadag, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov delivered a public lesson to youth, linking Turkmenistan’s energy strategy and major projects like TAPI to jobs and regional supply, while also pushing a “Smart Society” concept and patriotism tied to independence. Sports: Turkmenistan began the VI World Nomad Games with medals, including gold and bronze in traditional wrestling, and the U20 team opened AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers with a 2–1 win over Iraq.