Uzbekistan–Armenia Talks: Foreign ministries met in Yerevan to push wider cooperation in trade, investment, high technology, education, tourism, and transport, with both sides highlighting restored direct air links and plans to deepen connectivity. Uzbekistan–Serbia Tech & Trade Push: In Belgrade, the two countries exchanged 20 documents covering digitalisation and e-government, customs cooperation, renewable energy and green tech, a customs and transport framework, and steps toward a free trade agreement working group. Central Asia Air Power Update: Uzbekistan confirmed it operates China’s J-10CE fighter jets, a major shift for a region long tied to Soviet/Russian aircraft and a new test for China’s advanced combat-aircraft export footprint. Middle Corridor Rail Progress: The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway moved from plans to construction, with tunnel excavation reported on the Kyrgyz section—another signal that Eurasian logistics is accelerating. Digital Policy for Uzbekistan: The OECD launched an investment policy framework for digital transformation, aiming to help governments attract private capital into digital ecosystems—timely for Uzbekistan’s tech and skills agenda. Education & Skills Warning: OECD PISA 2025 showed sharp declines in reading and maths among 15-year-olds, a reminder that AI-ready infrastructure also needs stronger foundational learning. Space Ambitions in the Region: Kazakhstan showcased plans to grow its space industry and discuss a Central Asia space agency at Space Days Kazakhstan 2026. Nomadic Heritage Goes Digital: Scholars at a Kyrgyzstan conference tied to the World Nomad Games urged living preservation of nomadic music and storytelling, including digital archives and AI tools with rights-aware documentation. Connectivity Boost for Uzbekistan: A new Hyderabad–Tashkent flight route is set to support tourism, healthcare, education, and technology links between India and Uzbekistan.