Turkmenistan-Georgia State Visit: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in Georgia for a high-profile state visit, with both sides pushing a bigger trade and transit push. At a Tbilisi business forum, Berdimuhamedov said talks are underway to set up a Turkmen cargo terminal on Georgia’s Black Sea coast, linking Caspian and Black Sea logistics and supporting corridors like TRACECA and Lapis Lazuli. Georgia’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze said last year’s trade turnover rose 26% to over $100 million. Diplomacy & Security: Turkmenistan’s deputy foreign minister, Ahmet Gurbanov, took part in the EU–Central Asia high-level dialogue in Brussels, stressing that long-term security can’t be achieved by force alone. Climate Watch: Central Asia is baking under an exceptional heatwave, with Turkmenistan reported at about +47.8°C. Culture & Heritage: Turkmenistan launched a digital field workshop to help preserve the ancient Dandanakan mosque ruins at the Ancient Merv reserve, citing climate and desertification threats. Education & Youth: Green University announced 50 grants for students from Turkic states, including Turkmenistan. Sports & Community: Turkmen students from Magtymguly State University won prizes at an international Russian language and local history Olympiad.