Turkmenistan–Russia Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov spoke by phone with Sergey Lavrov, focusing on deeper humanitarian ties, joint education and cultural projects, and upcoming multilateral contacts in Turkmenistan in October 2026. UN Cooperation: Meredov also met the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator, Xiaojun Wang, discussing the 2026–2030 Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, Turkmenistan’s SDG Voluntary National Review, and the “Turkmenistan–UN” Strategic Advisory Council. UNESCO Coordination: A regular meeting of Turkmenistan’s National Commission for UNESCO reviewed progress in the first half of 2026 and priorities for expanding cooperation in education, science, culture, heritage protection, and ICESCO after Turkmenistan’s observer status. Caspian Governance: Turkmenistan’s Interdepartmental Commission on Caspian Sea issues met to review January–June work, prepare for the October 2026 Caspian Environmental Summit in Avaza, and plan Caspian Sea Day activities. Energy Update: TDH reports a new commercial flow of sulfur-free gas from production well No. 04 at the Yylan field in Mary province, with output exceeding 700,000 cubic meters per day and plans to boost capacity. Climate Institutions: The government outlined steps to create regional climate and desertification centers, including an interagency commission and an “Ashgabat Climate Dialogue,” plus action plans and financing partnerships. Cultural & Youth Life: The Cabinet discussed preparations for the children’s creative competition “Garaşsyzlygyň Merjen Däneleri,” while the Days of Culture of Turkmenistan in Georgia wrapped up in Tbilisi with museum cooperation and a closing concert. Rights Watch: Families of Turkmen activists Alisher Sakhatov and Abdulla Orusov marked one year since their disappearance after Turkish detention and deportation orders, with no public account of their fate.