Export Push: Armenia’s government, led by PM Nikol Pashinyan, reviewed agricultural and other export trends and discussed how to diversify destinations—especially toward the EU—while stressing closer public-private cooperation and continued support tools like transport and customs cost compensation. EU Water & Agri Funding: Armenia will receive over €112 million from the AFD and the EU for the “Integrated Development of the Water and Agricultural Sectors” program, targeting water-loss reduction, irrigation upgrades, and capacity building in provinces including Syunik. AI Infrastructure Deal: Firebird signed strategic cooperation agreements with Kazakhstan’s government to back next-gen AI infrastructure and advanced computing capacity, aiming to build a competitive digital AI ecosystem in Central Eurasia. EU Trade Relief: The European Commission is preparing a package worth more than €50 million to help Armenia after Russia tightened restrictions on some exports, with simplified procedures for agri-food and support for sectors hit by bans. Local Agribusiness Spotlight: Suebar in Ararat produces natural dried fruits and sugar-free candies made with honey, using local ingredients and business training support. Finance & Services: Evocabank and Wilco launched a limited-edition co-branded Visa Infinite card for Wilco clients, bundling premium banking rewards with wealth management benefits. Real Estate Watch: Cadastre data shows foreign buyers were active in 2025–early 2026, with Turkish citizens buying only a handful of properties and no Azerbaijani citizens registered as owners. Energy & Industry Context: Oil prices slid to multi-month lows as US-Iran agreement news pointed to restored shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a reminder of how global energy flows can quickly affect regional costs.