Regional Diplomacy: Presidents of Central Asia and Azerbaijan are set to meet in Cholpon-Ata (30 July–1 August), with trade, energy, transport corridors, tourism, culture and security on the agenda. Turkmen-Iran Trade & Border: Ashgabat has upgraded the Sarahs Autoyollary customs post on the Iran border, adding renovated facilities and digital monitoring to speed processing, alongside talks with Iran’s roads and urban development minister on transport, energy and infrastructure projects. UN Demography Planning: A UNFPA workshop in Ashgabat (27–29 July) reviewed a draft National Strategy for Demographic Resilience, bringing together ministries and agencies to shape priorities and implementation mechanisms. Biodiversity Financing: UNDP presented early findings in Ashgabat on Turkmenistan’s biodiversity finance plans under a GEF-funded project, using BIOFIN methods to map funding gaps and next steps. EBRD Partnership: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met EBRD chief Odile Renaud-Basso, highlighting cooperation in energy, transport, the digital economy and environmental protection. Environment Cooperation: CAREC’s Turkmenistan office and a Central Asian environmental institute signed an MoU to expand work on environmental protection, sustainable resource management and education. Sports & Culture: Turkmenistan is preparing to send a delegation to the Netherlands for the World Akhal-Teke Championship (4–6 September), and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met the “Galkynyş” equestrian group ahead of the event. Education: University entrance exams began across Turkmenistan as the 2026 admission campaign moves forward.