Turkmen-Azerbaijan Diplomacy: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov called his June 22–23 visit to Azerbaijan “successful,” citing progress on foreign-ministry consultations and plans for major events in Turkmenistan’s Avaza, including preparations for a Central Asia–Azerbaijan consultative summit. One Health Regional Planning: Central Asian countries approved key “One Health” documents—council regulations, a regional action plan, and a communication plan—aimed at faster cross-border response to threats across human, animal, and environmental health, with joint simulation drills and shared lab standards next. Energy Trade Watch: The IEA projects Russian gas deliveries to Uzbekistan will top 10 bcm in 2026, as Uzbekistan’s domestic output declines, while Turkmenistan’s own gas production reached 39.1 bcm in the first half of 2026. Market and Economy: Turkmenistan’s SCRMET auctions recorded $3.297m+ in foreign-currency transactions for goods including liquefied gas and textiles, while domestic sales totaled 128.216m manats. Human Capital and Youth: UNICEF met Turkmenistan’s ambassador in Belgium to discuss child rights and youth support, highlighting that over half the population is under 30. Culture and Sports: Turkmen Culture Day debuted in Berlin, and Turkmen athletes won 415 medals in the first half of 2026.