Transport & Logistics: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are pushing rail freight and logistics links, with talks between Deputy Railway Transport Minister Sylap Nurberdiyev and a Tajik Railways delegation focused on higher cargo volumes and a sustainable tariff policy. EBRD Partnership: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met EBRD head Odile Renaud-Basso, highlighting cooperation priorities in energy, transport, the digital economy and environmental protection, with a clear push to expand practical infrastructure projects. Green Energy & Water: In a separate meeting, the EBRD visit also centered on clean energy diversification, agro-industry and water resource management as key areas for deeper cooperation. Middle Corridor Digital Trade: Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have started using the eTIR paperless transit system, completing the first fully digital shipment across the Caspian to speed customs and cut logistics friction. Border Trade Modernization: Turkmenistan finished upgrading the “Sarahs Awtoyollary” road customs checkpoint on the Turkmen-Iran border to expand processing capacity and strengthen corridor connectivity. Investment Pipeline: Ashgabat will host TIF 2026 on 1–2 October, with a program spanning transport corridors, green projects, agro-industry and water resources. Industry & Construction: A Turkmen-Uzbek business forum in Ashgabat spotlighted industrial cooperation in construction materials and modern production partnerships. Regional Context: Turkmenistan condemned the July 25 Caspian Sea attack on an Iranian vessel, calling such actions unacceptable and reiterating the Caspian as a “sea of peace.”