AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRailway Deal Talks: Armenian PM Pashinyan signaled a possible compromise with Russia on railway management, suggesting Russian Railways could keep a partial stake instead of losing the concession outright. Trade & Industry Pulse: Armenia’s trade turnover hit $8.4bn in H1 2026, while industrial output rebounded with 10.8% growth; mining surged and manufacturing recovered, with metallurgy and food production among the key drivers. Metals & Power: Metallurgy jumped 28.7% in H1, and power generation rose 10% as thermal and hydro output increased, with solar also expanding. Energy Infrastructure: Armenia approved a €120m KfW-backed “Caucasus Transmission Network IV” loan to expand electricity exchange capacity with Georgia up to 1,050 MW. AI & Data Centers: Firebird launched a major AI computing facility in Armenia, aiming to scale to 300 MW and deploy tens of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs by 2027. Agriculture Exports: Armenia is pushing to expand agricultural exports to Kazakhstan (wine, fruits/vegetables, fish) and is coordinating with Russia to address restrictions affecting Armenian goods and transit. Anti-Corruption: Armenia’s anti-corruption body confirmed detention of four Gazprom Armenia employees over alleged bribery tied to gas connection approvals.
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