Water & Automation: Central Asian states approved a draft plan to automate Syrdarya water accounting for the 2026 growing season, with a working group set to form by September, while also discussing World Bank-backed water-efficiency work under CAWEC and Aral Sea saving efforts. Fuel Security Spillover: A Russia fuel crunch linked to Ukraine strikes is pushing up gasoline and threatening diesel and aviation supplies across Central Asia, with Tajikistan reportedly boosting imports from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as it searches for alternatives. Trade & Logistics Corridor: Afghanistan and Turkmenistan chambers discussed expanding trade and a new transit route from Turkmenabat (Charjow) toward northern Afghanistan and Mazar-i-Sharif, alongside plans for business missions. Energy Demand Pressure: Central Asia’s summer electricity load hit new highs, showing demand is rising faster than networks can handle, as cities face outages and equipment stress. Industry & Skills: Turkmen specialists joined a Germany internship focused on renewable efficiency, methane cuts and AI in industry, while Turkmen education and consumer outlets are gearing up for the new academic year with locally produced school goods. OSCE/Switzerland Cooperation: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Swiss OSCE leadership, stressing cooperation on energy supply, transport, environment and water management.