Youth & Sports: Hero-Arkadag met the Galkynyş National Equestrian Games Group, urging young riders as Turkmenistan prepares for the World Equestrian Championship and the Ahalteke Horse Beauty Contest in the Netherlands. Biodiversity & Environment: CAREC’s Turkmenistan office and a Central Asian environmental institute signed an MoU to deepen cooperation on environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and education. Demography Planning: UNFPA ran a workshop in Ashgabat to shape Turkmenistan’s draft National Strategy for Demographic Resilience, bringing together key ministries and statistics experts. Diplomacy & Credentials: Turkmenistan received the new Algerian ambassador’s credentials and discussed expanding ties across political, trade, cultural, and humanitarian areas. Regional Connectivity: Turkmenistan upgraded the Sarahs Autoyollary customs post on the Iran border with renovated facilities and digital monitoring, while also meeting Iran’s roads and urban development minister on joint projects. Education & Society: University entrance exams began across Turkmenistan’s campuses, with more than 18,000 applicants set to enter the 2026 academic year. Investment Calendar: TIF 2026 is set for Oct 1–2 in Ashgabat, with energy, transport corridors, digital economy, green projects, and water resources on the agenda.