Latest news in Armenia? September 18th, 2026

Here are the latest news updates regarding Armenia as of September 18, 2026:

• New Constitution Draft: Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan announced during a National Assembly-Government question-and-answer session that the draft of Armenia’s new constitution is expected to be published by the end of the year, after which a broad phase of public discussions will begin.

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• Railway and Bilateral Talks: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that ongoing discussions with Russia regarding the concession management of Armenia’s railway network are proceeding calmly and sensitively to ensure Armenia can properly manage its property. He also reiterated that Yerevan would not object if Russia chooses to withdraw its military base in Gyumri.

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• Electoral Cooperation: Representatives of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia recently participated in the Global Conference on Responsible AI and Elections in Ottawa, Canada, focusing on transparent AI use and digital resilience in electoral processes.

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