AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Armenia Trade Shock: The EU Council approved temporary trade liberalisation for Armenian goods, cutting duties on about 80% of exports to the EU for two years, as a response to Russia’s recent restrictions. Armenia-Russia Rift: In Bishkek at SCO sidelines, Putin warned that Armenia’s EU path could mean de facto exit from the EAEU, while also saying Russia’s Gyumri base can leave “even tomorrow” if Yerevan wants it gone. EU vs EAEU Politics: Pashinyan told Putin Armenia has not violated EAEU obligations and said the EU accession referendum is “not yet ripe,” agreeing to keep talks in Moscow. High-Profile Detentions: Former Armenian tax chief Gagik Khachatryan was jailed for two months amid bribery and money-laundering allegations, with the Ombudsman launching a probe after footage of his stretcher transfer. Governance Appointments: Pashinyan named new deputy ministers for education and economy and appointed Anushik Avetyan as Tourism Committee chair; Levon Movsisyan also joined the economy ministry leadership. Artsakh Commemoration: Catholicos Aram I marked Artsakh Independence Day, calling for restoring independence, the right of return, and release of prisoners. Regional Diplomacy & Economy: Armenia and Türkiye plan a two-day business conference in Yerevan, while Armenia’s exports and transit plans keep featuring in TRIPP-related talks. Culture & Humanitarian Memory: Paris cancelled an official opening of an exhibition on Armenian prisoners in Baku, amid heightened political sensitivities.
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