Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan Strategic Push: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s state visit to Baku deepened ties with new energy, customs, agriculture, transport and foreign-policy coordination deals, while leaders also backed the Caspian maritime link as a key part of the Middle Corridor. Transit Bottleneck: A Middle Corridor official says Turkmenbashi port is running at only about 25–30% capacity, blaming visa and permit hurdles for carriers. Diplomacy & Education: Turkmenistan’s neutrality anniversary medal was awarded in Tokyo, and universities in Turkmenistan and Finland signed an MoU to expand research and digital education cooperation. Regional Environment Cooperation: CAREC project officials met in Bishkek to boost private-sector participation in waste, circular economy and renewable energy initiatives, plus youth scholarships. International Engagement: Turkmenistan’s delegation took part in a CDIO 2026 engineering-education conference in Liverpool, and an expert dialogue in Turkmenistan focused on water scenarios and foresight for 2026–2050. Bilateral Finance Talks: Turkmenistan met Georgia on expanding investment, banking and tax-system cooperation. Cash Shortage Report: Residents in Ahal’s Kaka face ATM cash-outs and are reportedly paying intermediaries to withdraw money.