Turkmen–Georgia Business Push: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s first state visit to Georgia is centered on trade, investment and logistics, with both sides stressing the Middle Corridor and Black Sea port opportunities; Georgia’s PM said bilateral trade topped $100m in 2025 and grew 26% last year, while a Turkmen–Georgian business forum drew 50+ Turkmen companies. EU–Central Asia Security Dialogue: Deputy FM Ahmet Gurbanov told the EU–Central Asia high-level meeting in Brussels that long-term security can’t be achieved by force alone, calling for diplomacy, confidence-building, development and UN-led multilateralism. Green University Grants: Green University in Central Asia opened applications for 50 grants for students from Turkic states, including Turkmenistan, focused on sustainability, climate action and environmental programs. ASEAN Outreach: Turkmenistan is looking to expand cooperation with ASEAN via talks in Jakarta on trade, transport, energy, education and tourism, while Malaysia’s Petronas highlighted continued upstream activity in Turkmenistan. Regional Connectivity Watch: Commentary highlights how the Middle Corridor’s Caspian advantage is being undermined by falling water levels, adding risk for Eurasian transit planning. Halk Maslahaty Set for September: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov announced preparations for the People’s Council meeting in Ashgabat on Sept 23, 2026.