UN General Assembly Priorities: Turkmenistan laid out its agenda for the 81st UNGA in New York, stressing restoring trust, preventive diplomacy, transport connectivity, depoliticized energy dialogue, climate action, humanitarian cooperation and responsible use of new technologies including AI. MFA Briefing in Ashgabat: The Foreign Ministry briefed the diplomatic corps and media on the same priorities and on Turkmenistan’s cooperation with international financial institutions, including regular IMF dialogue. Cotton Harvest Coercion Claims: Reports say public employees in Turkmenistan are paying monthly fees (20–380 manats) to avoid forced cotton-field work, with local officials and “voluntary” paperwork used to manage quotas. WTO Accession Update: Turkmenistan’s WTO bid is accelerating, with plans for a national negotiating group and a designated chairing state for the working party. IAEA Engagement: A Turkmenistan delegation took part in the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, highlighting nuclear non-proliferation, safety, and cancer care initiatives. Customs Modernization: More than 30 customs specialists trained in advanced risk management methods under an EU-funded trans-Caspian corridor project. Gender Equality Consultations: UNFPA and the Mejlis held consultations to strengthen legislation and mechanisms to prevent discrimination and gender-based violence. World Ozone Day: Ashgabat hosted an ozone-layer awareness drive for schoolchildren. Korea-Central Asia Summit Fallout: Coverage continues on Seoul’s push to deepen ties with Central Asia via supply chains, critical minerals, energy and AI, with Turkmenistan among the key partners.