Azerbaijani Culture Abroad: Days of Azerbaijani Culture are in full swing in Turkmenistan, with a major opening at the Mukams Palace, a gala concert, and exhibitions including “Pearls of Azerbaijan’s National Heritage” and a 900th-anniversary event for Ajami Nakhchivani—showcasing music, carpets, crafts, and film screenings. Cultural Diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s Culture Minister Adil Karimli met Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and senior officials, stressing culture’s role in deepening Turkmen-Azerbaijani friendship and expanding cooperation between museums, libraries, and creative groups. Heritage on the Move: Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage also reached Beijing Foreign Studies University through the “Culture of the World’s Peoples” exhibition, featuring Azerbaijani language materials, costumes, cuisine, and an interactive quiz. Green Lifestyle & Education: Azerbaijan joined the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul with a Heydar Aliyev Foundation-curated pavilion, while World Environment Day messaging continues to spread via international events. Tech for Students: Azerbaijan’s AI chatbot market is dominated by ChatGPT (79.52% share in May), alongside a planned OpenAI-backed adaptive learning platform for 500,000 students. Regional Context: Armenia’s June 7 election remains a major geopolitical storyline across the South Caucasus, with EU-Russia influence and post-war realities shaping the campaign.