OSCE in Ashgabat: OSCE Centre head William Leaf gave an interview on how the organization links hard security, economic and environmental work, and the human dimension in Turkmenistan. Transport resilience: An OSCE seminar in Ashgabat focused on building secure, disaster- and climate-resilient transport infrastructure to boost regional connectivity. Energy update: Turkmenistan recorded a new commercial natural gas inflow at the Chemmerli field in the Central Karakum, with output reported after appraisal and production well testing. Customs cooperation: Turkmen and Azerbaijani customs officials met to exchange experience on applying preferential treatment during clearance, including faster electronic data exchange; they also tested Caspian transit using eTIR. Biodiversity finance: UNDP workshops in Ashgabat reviewed early findings on biodiversity expenditure and policy steps to mobilize more funding for conservation. Demography strategy: UNFPA led a workshop on drafting Turkmenistan’s national strategy for demographic resilience, bringing together multiple ministries and agencies. Culture and youth: Hero-Arkadag met the Galkynyş equestrian games group ahead of international events, while Awaza prepared for the “Tatar Kyzy” contest finale. Regional diplomacy: Turkmen-Chinese dialogue in Beijing discussed preparations for the upcoming People’s Council session.