Trans-Caspian diplomacy: Turkmenistan urged “unity and deliverables” for practical progress on Trans-Caspian cooperation, citing Ambassador Esen Aydogdyyev’s remarks after the Cholpon-Ata summit and the push to turn political coordination into trade, transport, logistics and energy projects. Caspian environment: Caspian Sea water levels have fallen to the lowest point in about 200 years, with officials pointing to rising temperatures, evaporation and reduced inflows—raising risks for ports, coastal economies and ecosystems. Caspian Day in Awaza: Turkmenistan marked Caspian Sea Day with an international scientific conference on ecosystem protection, bringing together regional governments, embassies and UN/OSCE partners. Digital transport: Turkmen Logistika members began testing a smart fleet management system to track vehicles in real time, optimize routes and fuel use, and support maintenance planning. Education in Arkadag: A specialized secondary language school is planned in the smart city of Arkadag, with language labs, digital monitoring for parents, and a 320-seat kindergarten. Energy investment abroad: ADNOC’s XRG secured an interest in Venezuela’s offshore Loran gas licence (with bp and UCC), adding to its Atlantic Basin and Latin America gas/LNG strategy. EU-Central Asia backdrop: The EU deepened ties with Central Asia while its rights assessments varied by country, highlighting media and civil society pressures in parts of the region.