Brief News: Syunik's Roads at Risk, Political Arena Heated, Region in Active Phase

Recent news summarized and content-focused:

• In Kapan, due to heavy rainfall, a mudflow barrier collapsed, causing mudslides that blocked the roadway and trapped vehicles.
• Due to rain in Syunik, landslides and obstructions have been reported on roads, and cleaning efforts are being carried out.
• The ruling Civil Contract Party (CPP) announced that there is no division of 'favorites' within the party and that all decisions are made through closed voting.
• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the party voting, stating that he no longer intends to hold frequent press briefings.
• Sasun Mikayelyan is confident that the CPP will win the elections and has denied accusations aimed at him.
• Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan stated that lifting transit restrictions through Azerbaijan will boost regional trade.
• Representatives from Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed deepening strategic cooperation and regional security.
• NATO emphasized the importance of the South Caucasus and expressed readiness to enhance cooperation with Armenia and Azerbaijan.