Uzbekistan–India Strategic Push: Uzbekistan and India are moving from political ties to a broad strategic partnership, with trade up to $1.3bn in 2025 and new focus on localisation, healthcare, digital tech, and transport links via the India–Chabahar–Iran–Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan corridor. Turkmenistan Digital Economy: Turkmenistan is drafting a Law on Electronic Commerce to set rules for consumer and seller protection and connect transactions to the formal banking system, aiming to stabilise growth in e-commerce. CIS Tourism Spotlight: Turkmenistan highlighted its tourism potential at the CIS meeting of news agencies, pointing to state support for private tour operators, Avaza’s expansion, and attractions like Akhal-Teke horses and carpet heritage. Energy Update: Turkmenistan is taking steps to expand power generation capacity, working with foreign firms to boost output and ensure reliable electricity supplies. Diplomatic Moves: Japan’s FM Toshimitsu Motegi is set to visit Ashgabat for talks on economic cooperation and connectivity, while Türkiye’s newly appointed ambassador Şener Cebeci presented credentials to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Sports Draw: Turkmenistan’s U17 team learned its AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying group, with matches in Bishkek against Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Northern Mariana Islands, and Yemen.