Credit & Mining: Moody’s reaffirmed Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) at a B2 rating with a stable outlook, citing competitive costs, solid finances, and continued efficiency upgrades. Defense & Tech: Armenia and France discussed expanding cooperation in defense industry, defense innovation, and dual-use technologies during Eurosatory 2026. Export Diversification (Agri): Armenia is pushing flowers into new markets as Russia restricts imports—first shipments reached Ukraine (9,500 flowers) and Latvia (5,500), with more deliveries expected. Macroeconomy & Prices: Armenia’s Central Bank kept the refinancing rate at 6.5%, pointing to global food-market uncertainty; it also said a Russian gas price hike is “extremely unlikely.” Agriculture Support: The Economy Ministry met Shirak producers on state support programs, while export talks focused on diversifying destinations and keeping close contact with farmers. Health Tourism: Armenia plans to host the Global Healthcare Travel Forum in September (Sept 16–18) to boost medical tourism. Energy Transition: Armenia highlighted solar and renewables as key priorities in cooperation with the International Solar Alliance. Infrastructure Governance: The government discussed reforming the real estate registration system to modernize procedures and strengthen property-rights protection. Climate Risk: UNICEF reports over 668,000 Armenian children are exposed to air pollution, alongside other climate hazards.