US-Central Asia Ties: The U.S. Senate passed a resolution backing deeper cooperation with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, highlighting 35 years of independence and support for countering terrorism and illicit trafficking. Rail & Trade Connectivity: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the UAE agreed to study the CASA railway corridor to Pakistan’s seaports, while Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan trade rose 30% and both sides set a goal of $10bn turnover. Uzbekistan Rail Digital Push: The EBRD approved up to €38.4m for Uzbekistan Railways to digitalize transport management and strengthen cybersecurity, tied to Middle Corridor ambitions. Aviation Links: Centrum Air launched twice-weekly Hyderabad–Tashkent flights, adding to Uzbekistan’s role as a regional aviation hub. Investment & Energy Finance: IsDB approved $938m for Nigeria and five members, including $115m for Uzbekistan’s Kungrad wind power and battery storage project. Regional Logistics Demand: A Central Asia air cargo summit warned that industrial growth is outpacing suitable cargo capacity, especially for heavy and project shipments. Diplomacy on Afghanistan: Russia will host the next “Moscow Format” Afghanistan consultations on Oct. 5 with participation from Uzbekistan and other regional states.