Government Program Draft: Armenia’s 2026-2031 government program says Yerevan will keep deepening strategic ties with the EU and other partners, pursue visa liberalization steps, and continue work toward signing and ratifying the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement while promoting trade and civil-society contacts. EU-UN Air Quality Push: The EU and UN partners launched a 3-year “Clean Air for Health and Green Growth in Armenia” initiative, funded with €2m, to strengthen Armenia’s air-quality monitoring and regulation capacity. Tech & Finance: Silicon Mountains 2026 will return to Yerevan on Nov 3-4 with an expanded summit plus a major technology expo, while the Armenia Stock Exchange welcomed “Solis” CJSC bonds (8% yield, 48 months) starting Aug 18. Cyber & Consumer Safety: Armenia’s Cyber Police warned about scams posing as “5G upgrade” offers, urging people not to download apps under pressure. Trade & Agriculture: Armenia’s economy minister says tomato procurement will run smoothly this year, and Russia is awaiting Armenia’s sanitary inspection report and an EAEU compliance plan before easing agricultural import restrictions. US-Armenia Connectivity: PM Pashinyan and U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh discussed TRIPP and broader Armenia-U.S. cooperation, including possible infrastructure beyond roads and rail.