Turkmen-Azerbaijan Energy Push: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wrapped up a state visit to Azerbaijan, with leaders confirming readiness to expand energy cooperation, including electricity supply plans tied to a 1,574 MW Caspian power project, plus deeper transport and transit coordination. Caspian Trade Signals: The two sides exchanged multiple documents covering customs statistics, transport goods information, energy, industry, agriculture, healthcare, labor and sports, while Azerbaijan highlighted the Middle Corridor push. World Bank Statistics Upgrade: Turkmenistan signed a $314,000 advisory deal with the World Bank to modernize national accounts and GDP measurement to SNA-2025 standards, including digital data collection and staff training. Power Crisis in Mary: Complaints over ongoing blackouts in Mary led to inspections and dismissals, but residents say outages still hit almost daily during extreme heat. Connectivity Agenda in Brussels: Turkmenistan joined EU-led talks launching a Connectivity Agenda Platform aimed at mobilizing up to €2 billion for transport, border-crossing and trade-facilitation projects across the region. Culture Week in Balkanabat: Culture Week 2026 opened in Balkan velayat with events tied to the Day of Cultural and Art Workers and Magtymguly Pyragy poetry. Tourism Glimpse: Reports say Turkmenistan is tentatively opening to visitors, with fewer visa rejections and plans to expand tourism.