Textile & Trade: «Türkmentextile Expo - 2026» opened in Ashgabat, with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressing a mix of Turkmen heritage and modern textile technologies to boost competitiveness abroad. Turkmen-Turkish Economic Links: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Türkiye’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz as the 9th Turkmen-Turkish Intergovernmental Commission session advanced a plan to lift bilateral trade toward $5 billion, alongside logistics and investment updates. Energy & Industry Cooperation: Turkmengas officials joined Baku Energy Week and met SOCAR to discuss expanding traditional energy ties and new collaboration areas. Agriculture & Food Production: Turkmenistan kicked off the 2026 grain harvest, with ceremonies across Ahal, Lebap and Mary and support for farmers via repair teams, fuel and lubricants. Water & Climate Resilience: A climate-change awareness roundtable in Ashgabat focused on adaptation, sustainable water management and disaster preparedness for the Murgab River Basin. Health & Agriculture (One Health): Central Asia reviewed progress on a regional One Health project under the Pandemic Fund, involving health, veterinary and environmental ministries. Digital & Skills: An Uzbek agricultural university internship group completed a program in Turkmenistan, touring water-lifting and agricultural production sites. Regional Outlook: EBRD expects Mongolia and Central Asia to grow 5.6% in 2026, with risks tied to energy prices, supply disruptions and sanctions.