EU-Turkmenistan Migration Talks: Turkmenistan’s ambassador met the European Commission’s DG HOME on visa policy and migration cooperation, including direct working contacts and better consular protection for Turkmen citizens abroad. Diplomatic Credentials: Turkmenistan’s ambassador to the Maldives presented credentials in Malé, with both sides pledging to expand cooperation across political, trade, cultural and humanitarian areas. UN Security Council: Turkmenistan’s UN envoy urged responsible, equitable management of natural resources and highlighted the country’s peace and connectivity initiatives, noting they are reflected in dozens of UN resolutions. Turkmen-Uzbek Phone Call: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev exchanged birthday greetings, with both sides stressing expanding bilateral cooperation based on friendship and trust. Transport & Infrastructure: An EDB report ranks Turkmenistan’s transport projects among Central Asia’s top Eurasian Transport Network developments, citing major highway and port/airport progress and billions in planned corridor investment. Water Tech Cooperation: A Turkmen delegation visited South Korea to study digital water management and smart water treatment, discussing future technical partnerships. Education Data Push: UNICEF and Turkmenistan’s education ministry trained officials to use MICS-EAGLE analysis for evidence-based education planning.