STEM Youth Exchange: Ten Turkmen schoolchildren will compete in the international iWISE forum in London (Aug 2–7), showcasing STEM, robotics, English and art, with mentors from Arkadag and Ashgabat. Regional Diplomacy: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov joined an informal consultative meeting of Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan in Cholpon-Ata, with Turkmenistan also signaling a major next summit in Ashgabat on Oct 8. OSCE & Foreign Policy: Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis will visit Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Aug 4–5 as OSCE chair-in-office, meeting leaders and discussing OSCE priorities in Central Asia. Investment Push: Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 (Oct 1–2, Ashgabat) will bring investors and institutions to focus on energy, transport corridors, digital economy, green projects, tourism and water. Environment & Caspian Protection: UNDP and partners backed stronger waste-management legislation and monitoring to cut plastic and marine litter entering the Caspian. Energy Update: Turkmenistan reported a new natural gas inflow from the Çemmerli field, reinforcing fuel-and-energy output. Sports Diplomacy: Turkmenistan marked the UN Games 2026 closing ceremony at UN headquarters, highlighting sport as a tool for trust and cooperation.