Turkmen-Japan Diplomacy: Deputy FM Mähri Bäşimova met Japan’s Central Asia envoy Masaki Ishikawa in Ashgabat, agreeing to deepen trust-based political dialogue, UN coordination, and practical cooperation under the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. Turkmenistan-Turkic States Ties: In Istanbul, Turkmenistan’s consul general met the Organization of Turkic States secretary general to discuss expanding cooperation and keeping regular dialogue. UN/ILO Cooperation: Turkmen FM Rashid Meredov met ILO standards chief Corinne Vargha, focusing on the 2026 cooperation roadmap, labor law improvements, social partnership, and plans for an ILO office in Turkmenistan. Water Infrastructure: New water management facilities were commissioned in Ahal Velayat and Ashgabat, part of ongoing efforts to modernize water supply and support agriculture. MICS7 for Children and Women: UNICEF, with Turkmenistan’s statistics bodies and UNFPA, wrapped regional roundtables presenting MICS7 findings and setting priorities to speed action for children and women. Healthcare Solar Power: UNDP installed two solar systems at Yoloten Etrap Hospital in Mary, adding clean energy and battery backup to keep essential services running during outages. Sports & Culture: Turkmenistan briefed preparations for the Sept. 4-6 World Equestrian Championships and Akhal-Teke beauty contest in the Netherlands, plus a push to showcase Turkmen culture through the event.