- The Armenian parliament passed a bill in its second and final reading, declaring the country’s aspiration to join the European Union.
- Armenia’s Defense Ministry acknowledged that gunfire is occasionally heard along the border with Azerbaijan but maintains that it “does not target Armenian territory.” This marks the first official recognition of the tense situation at the frontier after almost two weeks of Azerbaijani reports alleging ceasefire violations by Armenia.
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation to discuss the U.S.-Armenia strategic partnership and regional issues.

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