Turkmenistan Diplomacy: Belarus Ambassador Stanislav Chepurnoi met Turkmen Deputy FM Myahri Byashimova to discuss education cooperation, including Turkmen students’ enrollment in Belarusian universities for 2027–2028. Turkmen-Turkey Ties: Turkmen Deputy FM Mehribäşimova Bäşimova met Turkish Ambassador Şener Cebeci, agreeing to deepen political dialogue, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, and regular contacts. Migration & Digital Services: Turkmenistan’s State Migration Service briefed diplomats on reforms to improve migration procedures, highlighting electronic visas and online registration for foreign citizens. Energy & Exports: Ashgabat is pushing the $5.1bn fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field, with CNPC-led work expected to add 10 bcm of commercial gas capacity annually, strengthening export plans. Regional Connectivity: A World Bank report says Trans-Caspian/Middle Corridor upgrades could more than triple trade and create 2 million jobs by 2040, if transport bottlenecks and border procedures are tackled. TAPI Progress: The TAPI pipeline has reached the outskirts of Herat, with plans to extend into the city and a provincial industrial park. International Spotlight: The Delhi High Court ruled that holding a visa does not guarantee an unconditional right to enter India, rejecting a Turkmen national’s bid for a written refusal order.