TRIPP+ Trade Corridor: The U.S. State Department has confirmed Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-born Chicago investor, as chairman of the new TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, a $201m vehicle meant to back transport, energy infrastructure and critical minerals across the South Caucasus and Central Asia, including Turkmenistan. U.S. Immigration Push: Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act,” proposing entry bans for people from 39 countries, with Turkmenistan listed among them. Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan Ties: In Ashgabat, Turkmen and Uzbek foreign ministers signed agreements on international information security and set a 2027–2028 cooperation program, alongside broader political consultations and plans for regional events. SDG Progress: Turkmenistan says it has integrated 85% of Sustainable Development Goals into national programmes, while UN partners held a technical meeting to close SDG reporting gaps ahead of a future Voluntary National Review. Border Connectivity Crackdown: In Dashoguz border areas, police have been inspecting households using Uzbek SIM cards and confiscating them, citing weak local telecom service as the main driver for residents. Regional Outreach: Turkmenistan is stepping up engagement with Southeast Asia via ASEAN talks in Jakarta and new Malaysia-linked tourism cooperation, including a “Tourism Malaysia” seminar in Ashgabat. Energy and Diplomacy: Turkmenistan’s president is set to visit Georgia on July 16, with leaders expected to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and the regional agenda.