TRIPP Progress: US and Armenian officials toured Syunik where construction is underway on the Armenian section of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, discussing how the corridor can unlock new local economic opportunities. Energy Security Debate: An expert warns Armenia’s growing talk of importing electricity from Azerbaijan could become a substitute for building domestic generation and export-ready power. SCO Diplomacy: At the Bishkek SCO summit, PM Modi pushed a 10-point plan focused on security, connectivity and economic opportunity, while also calling for zero tolerance of terrorism and an end to “double standards.” Armenia-Azerbaijan Trade Momentum: Pashinyan and Aliyev met in Bishkek on peace, border delimitation and TRIPP implementation, with Armenia hinting at possible exports to Azerbaijan as reciprocal trade grows. Industrial Signals: Armenia’s industrial price index rose sharply in Jan–Jul 2026, alongside industrial growth and steady consumer inflation driven largely by food. Agriculture Exports: Armenia plans to export up to 40 tonnes of fruit and vegetables weekly to the UAE via a digital marketplace, with volume growth expected. Infrastructure & Business Real Estate: Demolition has started on Yerevan’s main post office on Saryan Street for a World Trade Center complex including conference, exhibition, business and hotel facilities. Oil Supply Update: Armenia increased 2025 petroleum product imports 10.8% to 546,600 tons, expanding supplier geography beyond Russia.