UN Rights Engagement: Turkmenistan’s MFA met the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Universal Periodic Review adviser, stressing continued cooperation to improve state human-rights policy and expand UN support. UN Coordination Update: Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met UN Resident Coordinator Dmitry Shlapachenko as he completes his mission, praising his role in UN-backed socio-economic projects. Counter-Terrorism at UN HQ: A Turkmen delegation joined the UN conference of counter-terrorism agencies, highlighting prevention, early warning, border security, and community resilience. Education Ties with China: Turkmen universities signed new cooperation agreements with Chinese partners in Urumqi, expanding industry-academia links and Chinese-language education. Tech in Arkadag: Turkmentelecom says 5G is now widely used in Arkadag for education, healthcare, city management, and industrial data exchange. Cultural Recognition: Turkmen performers won honors at the Third International Maqom Art Forum in Namangan, with jury praise for demanding folk repertoires. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Hero-Arkadag and leaders of Türkiye and Uzbekistan exchanged birthday calls, underscoring ongoing strategic partnership and high-level contacts. Energy & Trade Links: Turkmenistan’s rail and broader connectivity push continues as China expands cross-border freight routes, including a new service linking western China with Turkmenistan.