CIS Chairmanship Prep: Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry says a protocol was signed to coordinate preparations for CIS top meetings in Turkmenbashi—Council of Foreign Ministers on Oct 7 and Heads of State on Oct 9 at Avaza, with Vladimir Putin expected to attend. Caspian Corridor Pressure: As Caspian Sea levels fall, the Middle Corridor is getting costlier: one ferry can now carry only 80% of a full load, forcing dredging and possible berth extensions in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Caspian Sustainability Training: Ashgabat hosted the 11th “Caspian Sea – Sustainable Development and Management” course, with UN participation, focusing on marine law and regional cooperation. Landlocked Developing Countries: Turkmenistan was elected Chair of the LLDCs for 2027–2028, tasked with coordinating energy and transport connectivity priorities under the Avaza Action Plan. Health Cooperation: A Turkmen delegation joined a UNFPA-backed regional midwifery conference in Ankara to align maternal and newborn health practices. Road Safety Drive: Final “Young traffic inspectors” competition wrapped up in Ashgabat, training students on traffic rules and first aid.