AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCustody Death: Opposition mayoral candidate Arsen Gevorgyan, 46, died at Nubarashen prison after falling ill. He had been detained on alleged vote-buying charges; the cause of death has not been established, and his party is demanding an independent investigation. EU Ties: In Paris, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Emmanuel Macron discussed strategic cooperation, EU relations and visa liberalization. Armenia also plans to open an embassy in Tallinn and sign agreements to join EU tax and customs programs. Regional Connectivity: Armenia and Iran held an intergovernmental commission meeting, advancing cooperation on transport, energy and trade. Yerevan says regional routes must respect sovereignty and jurisdiction. TRIPP: Armenia, the United States and Azerbaijan have set up technical groups to advance the proposed transit project; Armenian officials say it is economic and will not be used against Iran. Security Alignment: Armenia again boycotted a CSTO ministers’ meeting in Moscow, as Russian officials pressed Yerevan to hold a referendum before applying for EU membership.
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