Connectivity & Trade Diversification: The EU launched its Connectivity Agenda Platform in Brussels, aiming to coordinate transport, energy, digital links and trade across the South Caucasus and Central Asia, with plans to boost the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor’s performance; Armenia’s Deputy FM Vahan Kostanyan backed regional connectivity and international partnerships. EU Support for Armenian Exports: EU officials say a first symbolic shipment of Armenian apricots has reached the EU, while Brussels also moves to help Armenia’s private sector amid Russian trade restrictions. Power Sector Governance: Armenia published a draft decision to recognize Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) as an overriding public interest asset for 100% of shares, citing uninterrupted electricity supply and energy security. Agriculture & Risk Management: A government working group will assess hail damage across Lori, Gegharkunik, Shirak and Tavush, including anti-hail station effectiveness. Energy Policy Shift: Prime Minister Pashinyan called for transforming Armenia’s energy sector, including diversification, grid efficiency and storage infrastructure. Regional Shockwaves: Russia continues import bans on multiple Armenian goods, adding pressure to exporters and supply chains. STEM & Military Service: Armenia proposed a fix to allow some STEM students a new military deferment after health-related termination of prior deferments.