AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Armenia Signal: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to visit Armenia next week, with sources saying the trip could be timed around July 1, as Brussels looks to back Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his June 7 election and deepen EU ties. Connectivity & Transport: In Brussels, Armenia and Turkey’s transport ministers discussed restoring rail and road links and the Ani Bridge. Digital Links: Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom signed an internet transit deal to enable reciprocal transit through both countries, aiming to diversify routes and improve network resilience. Armenian POWs: U.S. lawmakers marked 1,000 days of Armenian POWs and civilian hostages in Azerbaijan, renewing calls for immediate release. Foreign Pressure on Yerevan: Russia’s Maria Zakharova said Armenia can’t seek economic benefits from Moscow while pursuing EU membership, pointing to trade bans ahead of the election. Church & Military Service: Armenian Apostolic Church priests in Russia were called up for 25-day training, with reports they were barred from leaving Armenia in time. Trade Rules From July 1: Armenia’s tax authorities say importers of certain goods will need conformity assessment documents submitted to customs starting July 1.
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