AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoForeign Policy: Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia is not yet ready for EU membership and has no plans to cut ties with Russia. He says the government wants a balanced foreign policy and more alternatives for trade and imports. Mining: The Amulsar gold mine has begun operations, with the government forecasting $130 million in annual tax revenue. Environmental activists say they were not properly informed of the launch and continue to challenge the project. COP17: Parliament ratified the agreement to host the UN biodiversity summit in Yerevan on October 19–30. The government has yet to disclose the event’s full cost, drawing opposition criticism over spending and procurement. Digital Resilience: Disruptions to Russian Yandex data centres affected taxi bookings and transit updates in Armenia, highlighting reliance on services vulnerable to the Ukraine war. Housing: Parliament approved a $240 million World Bank loan for a housing programme that includes support for displaced families. Trade: Armenian and Belgian business groups discussed new partnerships as bilateral trade rose 76.8% in January–August.
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