Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan Diplomacy: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to congratulate him on his birthday, praising his role in strengthening the strategic partnership and discussing the bilateral agenda. Port & Trade Connectivity: Construction of a new berth at Georgia’s Poti New Sea Port began after a U.S. $25 million loan, with the project framed as support for the Middle Corridor linking China–Central Asia to Europe. Customs Modernization: Turkmenistan’s customs chief met the WCO secretary general in Brussels, highlighting upgrades to checkpoints and customs administration, plus training at Turkmenistan’s WCO Regional Training Center. Air Cargo Plans: Turkmenistan is preparing for Air Belgium cargo flights via Ashgabat International Airport in early August, with talks focused on technical readiness and logistics support. Energy & Commerce: SCRMET auctions totaled over $58.6 million, with foreign buyers purchasing liquefied gas and ECO-93 gasoline, while domestic sales included raw fabric. Culture & Society: Ashgabat hosted a Culture Week opera staging of “Leyli and Mejnun” for the 80th anniversary of the work’s creation. Agriculture: Mary velayat’s Turkmengala etrap reported ongoing wheat harvesting and flour/pasta production operations running in shifts. International Finance: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov discussed a new cooperation package with the EBRD covering energy, transport, environment, and banking.