TAPI Pipeline Progress: Taliban officials in Herat say the Afghanistan section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline is 52% complete, with 80 km of pipe installed and 126 km of corridor prepared; Turkmenistan-backed assurances point to finishing the 130-km Herat segment by end-2026. Grain & Food Security: Harvest has started in Dashoguz and Balkan velayats, while Mary velayat is tasked with boosting sugar beet output via scientifically based crop rotation. Regional Health & Food Systems: Ashgabat hosted the EU-backed One Health regional secretariat setup under the One Health for Pandemic Prevention, Food Systems Resilience, and Ecosystem Health program, coordinating zoonotic disease, AMR, and food safety work across Central Asia. Textile Industry Push: Turkmen textile enterprises rolled out premium “heavenly horses” gift bedding sets using 3D coupon-print technology, alongside broader textile trade momentum. Logistics & Trade Links: Mongolia discussed new transport flows with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, while the Trans-Caspian Forum in Washington highlighted the Middle Corridor’s connectivity and industrial AI themes. Critical Minerals Talks: The U.S. launched another C5+1 critical minerals dialogue in Astana, including Turkmenistan, focusing on exploration, processing, and supply chains. Drug Action Programme: CADAP 8 began a needs assessment workshop in Ashgabat to shape the next phase of drug supply-and-demand cooperation.