12:00 News in Brief: Tense Situation in Parliament, New Military Alliance to be Formed

Latest news summarized and to the point:

• The situation in Parliament has been somewhat tense due to a deputy’s speech and a statement about a clergyman. The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly has responded to the opposition’s complaints.
• Amid a court session attended by the Catholicos of All Armenians and bishops, opposition members are set to leave the National Assembly. Bishop Bagrat has criticized the case opened against the Catholicos.
• The Armenian government has responded to the appeal of Ruben Vardanyan’s wife, establishing contact with Veronika Zonabend through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize a meeting regarding her intention to travel to Azerbaijan.
• The Investigative Committee has completed the preliminary investigation into the fraudulent extraction of funds from the families of deceased soldiers. A criminal group embezzled approximately 13.8 million drams under the guise of fake support programs.
• The President of Kyrgyzstan congratulated the Armenian Prime Minister and discussed the enhancement of bilateral economic ties. The parties emphasized the importance of expanding trade volumes and implementing joint investment projects.
• In the EAEU countries, macroeconomic indicators and real GDP have recorded growth. The Prime Minister of Russia has announced that despite global challenges, the volumes of industry and mutual trade have increased.
• Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are preparing to form a military alliance. The agreement is set to be signed to coordinate responses to regional crises, including those in the Middle East.