Maternal & Child Health Roadmap: UNFPA and Turkmenistan’s health authorities met in Ashgabat to draft the 2026–2030 roadmap for “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future,” setting priorities, target indicators, and monitoring steps. TAPI Pipeline Update: Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector reviewed progress on the TAPI gas pipeline, stressing faster work on the Serhetabat–Herat section and renewed focus on exploration, drilling, and output quality for the 1,800-km route. SCRMET Trade Activity: Turkmenistan’s SCRMET auctions recorded over $4.755m in foreign-currency transactions for goods including terry products, cotton fabrics, yarn, and raw silk, while domestic purchases totaled over 511.7m manats. US Visa Bond Goes Permanent: The US made its refundable visa bond program permanent for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, with bonds up to $20,000—Turkmenistan included—aimed at improving compliance and reducing overstays. International Law Push: Turkmenistan is stepping up preparations after the UN General Assembly declared 2028 the “Year of International Law,” with events and a national action plan outlined for 2026–2028. Economy Watch: Turkmenistan reported 6.3% GDP growth for the first half of 2026, with fuel and energy still central to the outlook.