SCO Diplomacy in Bishkek: Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan met Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, with both sides stressing stronger ties and a push for more trade and economic cooperation via the intergovernmental commission. Armenia-India Defense/Tech: On the SCO sidelines, India’s PM Narendra Modi told Pashinyan cooperation is set to grow in defense, IT, space, education and pharmaceuticals, while also pointing to deeper trade and investment. Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Steps: Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Bishkek, agreeing to continue direct engagement on lasting peace, border delimitation work and TRIPP connectivity, with practical focus on Azerbaijani petroleum exports to Armenia and transit of grain and other goods. Economy Watch: The Eurasian Development Bank expects Armenia’s strong 2026 activity to continue, citing services, construction and industry momentum. Amulsar Community Funding: Lydian Armenia signed an agreement to allocate over $100 million to affected communities under the Amulsar program, with annual community payments starting at $7–8M and potentially rising later. Trade Data: Armenia’s diamond exports and gold exports both sharply fell in 2025, while gold imports also dropped. Local Incident: A balcony collapse in Yerevan injured one person, highlighting ongoing risks in older Soviet-era buildings.