Turkmen-Japan Talks: Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kenji Yamada, focusing on expanding trade and business ties and exploring cooperation in energy, industry, transport, chemicals, digitalization and the circular economy. CIS Security & Transport: In Ashgabat, CIS Economic Council decisions call for funding a joint air defense system starting in 2027 and approving a 2026–2030 action plan to strengthen transport security across member states. UN Cooperation: A meeting at Turkmenistan’s MFA between Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova and UN Resident Coordinator Xiaojun Grace Wang reviewed joint programmes and upcoming high-level events. Korea-Central Asia Summit: South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung will host the first Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Sept. 16, with Turkmenistan among the five leaders, aiming to boost innovation, prosperity and connectivity. Trade Promotion: “Turkmen Expo” will organize Turkmenistan’s national pavilion at Poland’s FAST TEXTILE 2026 (Nov. 17–19), bringing local textile producers to foreign buyers and partners. Regional Finance Snapshot: Uzbekistan reported $101.2m in outstanding IMF loans (73.64m SDRs), while Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are not listed as having outstanding IMF obligations.