TAPI Momentum in Herat: Turkmenistan’s National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met Afghanistan’s Deputy PM for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar in Torghundi, with talks focused on accelerating the TAPI gas pipeline and related transport links; Baradar urged agreement on gas pricing and a long-term contract with a flexible review mechanism, and a technical committee was proposed to push TAPI, TAP, fiber-optic and railway work. Gas Deal Signed: The Taliban announced an MoU for gas purchases under TAPI between Afghan Gas and Turkmengaz, setting the framework for price, demand and distribution. Caspian Cleanup for Kids: UNDP and UNEP marked Caspian Sea Day in Avaza with an environmental awareness event for children, tackling marine litter and plastic pollution. Caspian Energy Update: Turkmenistan reported commercial gas from the Magtymguly field in its Caspian sector after appraisal/production well A8 tested at over 1.3 million cubic metres per day. Rail Corridor Talk: Russia’s Deputy PM Marat Khusnullin floated a possible rail route to the Indian Ocean that could run through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan to bypass Strait of Hormuz and Bosphorus risks.