Central Asia–Azerbaijan Summit: Presidents in Cholpon-Ata backed deeper regional cooperation, with Azerbaijan fully joining the consultative format and leaders stressing transport, trade, digital services, energy security, and stronger coordination in international forums. Alliance with Kyrgyzstan: Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan signed a Treaty on Allied Relations and agreed a package of cooperation steps spanning roads, energy roadmaps, investment and digital/cybersecurity cooperation—framing the ties as an “alliance” level upgrade. Azerbaijan–Kyrgyzstan Honors & Diplomacy: Ilham Aliyev received Kyrgyzstan’s Order of Manas, while Sahiba Gafarova began an official visit to South Africa for parliamentary talks. Regional Security & Iran Tensions: Iran warned Cyprus against using British bases for operations against Tehran, while Iran also outlined a response plan to possible US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure amid Hormuz-related incidents. Legal & Human Rights Pressure: Corsica’s Assembly called for the release of Armenian political prisoners held in Azerbaijan; Veronika Zonabend renewed requests for an international women’s humanitarian mission to visit detainees. Domestic & Civic Life: Azerbaijan marked Alphabet and Language Day, and a PNFA activist was arrested for 10 days amid claims of politically motivated targeting. Travel & Mobility: Azerbaijan introduced temporary visa-free entry for tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Singapore (Aug 1, 2026–Aug 1, 2027). Energy & Connectivity: Energy ministers discussed Nakhchivan–Türkiye interconnector and the Green Energy Corridor, while Azerbaijan’s role in Central Asia’s integration and the Middle Corridor logistics push stayed in focus.