Turkmen-Kazakh Diplomacy: Foreign Ministers Rashid Meredov and Yermek Kosherbayev met in Ashgabat on July 1, reaffirming a “trust-based” strategic partnership and reviewing progress across trade, transport, energy, culture and humanitarian cooperation, while also flagging preparations for major events in Turkmenistan later this year. Regional Treaty Move: Turkmenistan formally handed Kazakhstan the original signed copy of the Central Asia “Friendship, Good-Neighbourliness and Cooperation” treaty, cementing Ashgabat’s full participation in the 2022 regional framework. Foreign Ministry Roundups: A Kenyan ambassador presented credentials in Ashgabat, with both sides discussing expanding political dialogue, energy, agriculture, transport and textiles, plus cooperation via the UN and Turkmenistan’s “Group of Friends of Neutrality.” Human Rights Monitoring: UN and Turkmen institutions met in Ashgabat to set practical methods for tracking Universal Periodic Review commitments, including a new UPR indicator in the 2026–2030 UN cooperation framework. Inclusive Media Training: A UN-led seminar in Ashgabat focused on disability-rights reporting under the UN Convention, stressing “Nothing About Us Without Us” and the power of respectful terminology. Digital Controls: Reports say Turkmen courts are hearing frequent cases over social-media “likes” and comments, with VPN-blocking efforts tied to tighter online oversight. Culture & Tourism: Ashgabat hosted talks on inclusive society media standards, while Avaza’s summer season is in full swing with resorts, parks and family attractions.