TAPI Dealmaking in Herat: Turkmenistan’s National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met Afghanistan’s Deputy PM for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar in Torghundi, with talks focused on speeding up the TAPI gas pipeline and related transport links. Gas Purchase MoU: Afghan Gas and Turkmenistan’s Türkmengaz signed a memorandum on TAPI gas purchases, leaving price, volume and distribution details to be set under the agreement. Pricing and Jobs: Baradar urged a long-term gas pricing formula that shields the contract from sharp European market swings, plus cooperation on a Herat gas distribution network and a joint technical-legal commission. Regional Transit Push: The same meetings also discussed broader corridor work, including the Lapis Lazuli route and reopening transit for Afghan cargo. Caspian Sea Day in Avaza: UNDP and UNEP marked Caspian Sea Day with an environmental awareness event for children in Avaza, tackling marine litter and plastic pollution. Education Support: The EU Delegation to Turkmenistan continued its “Back to School” campaign, distributing 25 school packages for children with disabilities and from vulnerable families. Caspian Energy News: Turkmenistan reported commercial gas from the Magtymguly field in the Caspian sector after appraisal/production well A8. Russia-India Rail Talk: Russia’s Deputy PM Marat Khusnullin floated an exploratory rail corridor to the Indian Ocean that could run through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan—aimed at reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and Bosphorus.