Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan State Visit: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s state visit to Baku is already yielding a broad package of deals, including a joint statement and agreements spanning customs, sport, healthcare, energy, industry and agriculture, plus a cooperation programme for 2026–2029 and steps to simplify trade procedures and improve information exchange. Caspian Energy & Shipping: The leaders also marked the online handover of Azerbaijan’s gifted “Dostlug” oil tanker to Turkmenistan, underlining growing maritime and energy cooperation in the Caspian. Customs Cooperation: Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee and Turkmenistan’s Customs Service exchanged technical specifications for initial information exchange on goods and vehicles, alongside a protocol on customs statistics cooperation. Macroeconomic Outlook: An IMF Article IV mission reported modest 2025 improvement, easing inflation to 2.7%, a current-account surplus, and projected growth around 2.4% for 2026. Tourism Opening: AFP reports Turkmenistan is tentatively easing its ultra-restrictive tourism stance, with fewer visa rejections and plans to expand the sector. Aral Sea Grants: UNDP with GEF support launched a small grants programme for local initiatives in Dashoguz and Lebap to restore land and water resources and support sustainable livelihoods. Regional Climate Resilience: Kyrgyzstan hosts a RESILAND CA+ dialogue on coordinated flood and mudflow risk reduction, with Turkmenistan among participating countries.