Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan Partnership: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s Baku visit produced 12 signed agreements across energy, industry, customs, agriculture, healthcare, transport and foreign-policy coordination, underscoring a push for deeper Eurasian connectivity. Cultural Diplomacy: Culture Minister Adil Karimli joined the 3rd International Maqom Art Forum in Uzbekistan, highlighting mugham’s role in national identity and international promotion. Heritage & Community Work: Deputy Culture Minister Saadat Yusifova stressed that civil society solidarity is key to passing Turkman heritage to future generations, as Baku hosted the “Turkman Heritage: Solidarity of Civil Societies” forums with regional participation. Carpets in Focus: Azerbaijan’s carpets are set to be showcased in Budapest, pairing rare historical pieces with contemporary art to show how traditional ornament becomes modern expression. Rights & Safety: Human rights groups in Istanbul demanded safety for queer activist Nana Babazade after her deportation and reported threats and violence tied to her activism. Education Support: Azerbaijan pledged school rebuilding in Syria (10 schools) and said Syrian students may study in Azerbaijan via the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant. Return Rights Debate: A Capitol Hill conference in Washington pushed international attention on the right of return for displaced Azerbaijanis and called for legal assessment of cultural heritage destruction. Policy & Society: A decree reorganized several state-linked public legal entities into budgetary organizations, including culture-related bodies.