Turkmenistan–Georgia State Visit: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wrapped up a high-level state visit to Tbilisi, with talks focused on transport, logistics, and energy, and a package of bilateral documents signed to deepen long-term cooperation, including a media memorandum linking Turkmenistan’s “Golden age” and Georgia’s “Europe 24.” Regional Connectivity: The two sides highlighted the “Lapis Lazuli” corridor and broader Middle Corridor plans, with Turkmen firms showcasing projects such as the Sarakhs–Mary–Serhetabat highway. Climate Diplomacy: In Ashgabat, the Cabinet discussed new steps on international climate cooperation, including an interdepartmental commission, an “Ashgabat Climate Dialogue,” and regional action plans for climate technologies and desertification control. State Insurance Modernisation: Another Cabinet meeting reviewed draft rules to regulate compulsory state insurance under updated legislation. OGT 2026 Momentum: OGT 2026 in Ashgabat (Oct. 21–23) added CNN energy journalist John Defterios as anchor and lead international moderator. Food Security: Turkmenistan reported grain output up 11.6% in H1 2026, alongside gains in vegetables, melons, potatoes, and milk. Public Health & Migration: WHO/FAO trained specialists on echinococcosis prevention via a One Health approach, while IOM supported capacity-building for migration governance and SDG-linked planning.