EBRD Partnership Boost: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met EBRD chief Odile Renaud-Basso, with both sides signaling expanded cooperation in energy, transport, the digital economy and environmental protection, and a new push on green energy and multimodal connectivity. Middle Corridor Logistics Upgrade: Turkmenistan’s border customs modernization finished at the “Sarahs Awtoyollary” checkpoint on the Turkmen-Iran border, expanding capacity at a key node for North–South and East–West routes. Digital Transit Goes Paperless: Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan launched the eTIR digital transit system, completing the first fully digital operation across the Caspian to speed customs and cut paperwork. Turkmen-Turkish Diplomacy: Political consultations in Ankara reaffirmed plans to deepen interparliamentary ties and the legal framework, with high-level visits highlighted as a driver for broader cooperation. Industrial Cooperation Forum: An Ashgabat Turkmen-Uzbek business forum focused on construction and industrial partnerships, including modern technologies and new market entry for building materials and equipment. Energy Security Shockwave: Central Asia’s 2026 fuel crisis and Caspian Pipeline Consortium disruption underscored how external security risks can quickly hit export routes and refined fuel supply. Caspian Sea “Sea of Peace” Response: After attacks tied to the wider Ukraine-Iran conflict, Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry called vessel attacks unacceptable and reiterated the Caspian as a “sea of peace.” Digital Economy Foundation: Turkmenistan’s Law on Virtual Assets (in force since Jan 1, 2026) sets rules for virtual assets and related services, aiming to support broader digital transformation beyond crypto. Agriculture Knowledge Update: Turkmen Agricultural University lecturers published a new “Statistics in Land Management” textbook for specialized higher education, covering land use, yields, livestock and sales of agricultural products.