Turkmenistan–Georgia State Visit: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wrapped up a landmark visit to Georgia, with leaders signing joint statements, cooperation agreements and memorandums, and repeatedly pointing to trade growth (up 26% last year to over $100 million) and deeper ties across transport, logistics, energy, telecoms, textiles and construction. Black Sea–Caspian Transit Push: The talks centered on using Black and Caspian port infrastructure and expanding TRACECA and the Lapis Lazuli corridor, including negotiations on a Turkmen cargo terminal on Georgia’s Black Sea coast. EU Security Dialogue: Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Gurbanov told the EU–Central Asia high-level political and security dialogue that long-term security can’t be achieved by force alone, stressing diplomacy, confidence-building and UN-led mechanisms. Regional Heatwave: Central Asia is baking under record temperatures, with Turkmenistan reported at about +47.8°C. Heritage Protection: Turkmenistan launched a digital-tech workshop to help preserve the ancient Dandanakan mosque ruins at the Ancient Merv reserve, citing climate and desertification threats. Iran–Rail Disruption Claims: Iran says trains resumed after a reported strike on a railway bridge tied to the Turkmenistan corridor. Education & Grants: Green University announced 50 grants for students from Turkic states, including Turkmenistan. Sports & Culture: Days of Turkmenistan culture opened in Tbilisi alongside the presidential visit.