UN Diplomacy Briefing: Turkmenistan’s MFA held a briefing on priorities for the 81st UN General Assembly, centering on peace and permanent neutrality, sustainable transport and development, energy, climate and the environment, and humanitarian cooperation. MFA on Finance: Another MFA briefing update focused on Turkmenistan’s long-term partnerships with international financial institutions, including regular expert dialogue with the IMF and cooperation with the World Bank. Nuclear Cooperation: A Turkmen delegation took part in the 70th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, highlighting nuclear non-proliferation, safety, and peaceful uses in healthcare, including cancer diagnosis and treatment support in Ashgabat. Customs Modernization: More than 30 customs specialists trained in Ashgabat on advanced customs risk management, including pre-arrival data analysis, post-clearance audits, and the use of digital tools and AI. Gender Equality Lawmaking: UNFPA and the Mejlis convened consultative talks to align Turkmenistan’s legislation with CEDAW recommendations and strengthen mechanisms under the 2026–2030 gender equality plan. Environment Education: Ashgabat hosted World Ozone Day activities for schoolchildren, using games and quizzes to teach why the ozone layer matters and how daily choices affect it. UN Foresight Pilot: Turkmenistan’s UN Country Team became the first globally to pilot the UN Women G-PESTLE strategic foresight framework to spot emerging risks and opportunities for long-term planning. Energy Charter Position: Turkmenistan reiterated its view of the Energy Charter Treaty as still relevant, while noting European partners are reassessing participation. Regional Safety Drills: Caspian 2026 rescue exercises wrapped up in Astrakhan with participation from Caspian littoral states including Turkmenistan. WTO Accession Update: MFA also provided a progress update on Turkmenistan’s WTO accession, noting observer status since 2020 and renewed acceleration in 2026.