C5+1 Diplomacy: Ashgabat hosted a U.S.-Central Asia C5+1 Secretariat meeting focused on trade, transport, and critical minerals, with officials reviewing progress and mapping next steps for upcoming events. Public Health: Turkmenistan is drafting stronger antimicrobial resistance surveillance rules, with a working group meeting at the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry to refine roles across health institutions. Human Capital Planning: UNDP launched a pilot phase of a “National Human Capital Strategic Planning System,” aiming to link demographics, education, skills, and labor-market needs through data-driven forecasting. EU Engagement: The EU’s new ambassador to Turkmenistan, Luc Pierre Devigne, presented credentials to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as both sides reaffirmed cooperation on connectivity, trade, energy, and people-to-people ties. Regional Leadership: Turkmenistan says it has been elected the next chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries, starting Jan. 1, 2027, with a focus on energy and transport connectivity. Border Health Preparedness: IOM and WHO-supported training in Ashgabat tackled early detection of health risks at border crossing points and better information-sharing during emergencies. Culture & Heritage: A new theatre season includes the premiere of «Howandar» and other staged works, while separate events highlight Akhal-Teke horse breeding as a national heritage promoted internationally.