Turkmenistan–Georgia Trade Push: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili in Tbilisi, with both sides flagging deeper cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and transport/logistics, including use of the Middle Corridor and future Black Sea port opportunities. TRIPP+ Corridor Funding: The U.S. State Department confirmed Konstantin Sokolov as chairman of the TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, a $201m-plus pot aimed at financing transport, energy infrastructure, and critical minerals across the South Caucasus and Central Asia, including Turkmenistan. Energy & Transit Links: Pakistan is eyeing up to $3bn a year in transit and logistics revenue from Central Asia, positioning itself as a southern gateway for regional trade, energy, skills, tourism, and logistics integration. SDG Implementation: Turkmenistan says it has integrated 85% of SDG targets into national and sector programmes, with 131 targets and 175 indicators adopted, while UN technical work continues to close SDG reporting gaps. Tourism Partnership: “Tourism Malaysia” held its first Ashgabat seminar, pitching routes and logistics and signaling long-term cooperation with Turkmenistan’s tourism market. People’s Council Date Set: Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty is scheduled for 23 September 2026 in Ashgabat, with preparations underway for independence anniversary events and state awards. Darvaza Update: Reports say the Darvaza “Door to Hell” gas crater’s flames have weakened, as authorities work to reduce the gas feeding the landmark.