Central Asia-Azerbaijan diplomacy: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov joined an informal consultative meeting of Central Asian and Azerbaijan leaders in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, as regional heads pushed practical cooperation on transport, logistics, energy security, climate adaptation and security, with Kazakhstan’s Tokayev calling for clear future priorities and an action plan. Next summit in Turkmenistan: Berdimuhamedov said the next consultative meeting is planned for Oct. 8, 2026 in Turkmenistan’s National Tourist Zone, with an agenda covering regional and international issues, trade, energy and more. Turkmenistan investment push: Ashgabat will host TIF 2026 on Oct. 1–2, with panels spanning energy, transport corridors, digital economy, green projects, tourism and water, plus an AI-focused discussion. Environment and Caspian waste: UNDP and partners backed efforts to strengthen Turkmenistan’s waste-management legislation to curb marine litter and plastics entering the Caspian Sea. Education and culture: Turkmenistan published a new “Art History” university textbook, and 10 school students will compete in London’s iWISE forum. Sports diplomacy: Turkmenistan’s UN mission closed the UN Games 2026 in New York, highlighting sport as a tool for trust and international cooperation.