LLDC Leadership: Turkmenistan was unanimously elected Chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027–2028, starting Jan. 1, 2027, with Azerbaijan as Vice Chair and a bureau including Laos, Burundi, Chad, Rwanda and Paraguay; priorities include energy and transport connectivity and advancing the Avaza Action Plan. Akhal-Teke Diplomacy: In the Netherlands, the World Equestrian Games and Akhal-Teke horse beauty contest drew 25 countries and 100+ horses, with Turkmenistan’s National Leader attending events and pushing wider international cooperation in horse breeding. Caspian Training in Ashgabat: The 11th “Caspian Sea – Sustainable Development and Management” training course opened in Ashgabat, bringing together specialists from Caspian littoral states and focusing on sustainable use, conservation and maritime law. Road Safety for Kids: The “Young traffic inspectors” final was held at Turkmengas’s children’s health centre in Ashgabat, training 140 students on traffic rules and first aid. Trade & Auctions: SCRMET auctions totaled over $38.56m, with foreign-currency purchases including Portland cement and heating oil, while domestic sales topped 140.3m manats. Sports Roundup: Kyrgyzstan won the VI World Nomad Games medal table; Turkmenistan finished with 11 medals.