Central Asia Connectivity Push: China is expanding overland freight corridors to bypass maritime chokepoints, with a rail-to-road route linking China through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, then via Turkmenistan to Herat in Afghanistan—aimed at cutting delivery times to about 30 days. Turkmenistan–EU Migration Talks: Turkmenistan’s ambassador met the EU Commission on visa policy and migration cooperation, discussing direct working contacts and easier travel for Turkmen citizens abroad. Diplomatic Calendar: Turkmenistan’s top leaders exchanged birthday calls with Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev, while Turkmen’s ambassador presented credentials in the Maldives to deepen political, trade, and humanitarian ties. UN Peace and Resources: Turkmenistan’s UN Security Council statement stressed responsible natural-resource management and preventive diplomacy, tied to its push for a non-permanent UNSC seat (2031–2032). Transport Investment Watch: An EDB report ranks Turkmenistan’s highway projects among the region’s biggest Eurasian Transport Network developments, highlighting major road and rail spending. Water Security Funding: The World Bank approved a $20m grant to boost transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia, including Turkmenistan, via improved water accounting and data sharing.