OTS Religious Diplomacy: The 7th meeting of Muslim Religious Leaders of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) opened in Baku, bringing together about 200 religious figures from nearly 40 countries to discuss cooperation among Turkic-state religious institutions. Aral Sea UN Roadmap: Central Asian countries adopted a final summary of practical steps to develop a UN program for the Aral Sea basin after a consultative meeting in Turkmenistan’s Avaza, outlining format, legal framework, mechanisms and financing for the UN Special Program. Korea-Central Asia Summit Push: South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung kicked off a relay of bilateral summits ahead of the inaugural Korea–Central Asia Summit in Seoul, while Seoul also hosted a ministerial industrial meeting where Turkmenistan and partners agreed to strengthen supply-chain cooperation, including critical minerals and smart factory upgrades. Turkmen–China Desertification Work: Ashgabat and Beijing expanded scientific and technical cooperation on combating desertification, with Turkmen specialists training in Yinchuan and discussing shared arid-land challenges. Akhal-Teke Cultural Forum: An international high-level conference in Arkadag highlighted Akhal-Teke horses as Turkmen cultural heritage and a symbol of peace and cooperation. CIS Economic Council in Ashgabat: Turkmenistan hosted the 111th CIS Economic Council meeting, with discussions focused on transport corridors and using Caspian transit potential to boost regional logistics. Customs Digitalization: A WCO-backed seminar in Ashgabat wrapped up on using AI and digital tools for customs modernization, including data integration and risk management. Independence Celebrations Plan: Turkmenistan approved a nationwide program for 35th independence anniversary events across September, including forums, exhibitions, award ceremonies and parades.